Gaza: a hostage population; a military conflict that concerns a nation of civilians, incessant bombings and no open border to allow for escape... A place where French reporter Katia Clarens spent several months and observed life from the inside.An oppressive, intolerable climate where Katia Clarens witnessed first-hand the deprivation, extremism and surprising paradox of life under embargo. Here, in the midst of crippling devastation, Katia meets the heroes of her book. They are amazingly resourceful men and women who are still capable, despite years of unlawful occupation, to offer warm hospitality to a foreigner. Capable of speaking perfect English although they've never been out of Gaza; of going to a wedding in a Hollywood gown, of demonstrating excellence in horsemanship; of wearing the name Sadam, or rushing to a special sale of tinted contact lenses that were smuggled through one of the tunnels connecting Gaza with the outside world...
