Condition Critical: Life and Death in Israel/Palestine - Paperback

by Alice Rothchild (Author)

A searing exploration of life and death in Israel/Palestine. Alice Rothchild, a retired physician and activist, offers a collection of blog posts and essays that provide a unique perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through eyewitness accounts and intimate stories, she exposes the injustices, absurdities, and cruel ironies that define Palestinian life under occupation.

Rothchild's writing challenges readers to confront the painful realities of the region, from the impact of settlements and checkpoints to the struggles for healthcare and human rights. Condition Critical is a call for justice, urging readers to understand the complexities of the conflict and support a more ethical and equitable future for all. For readers interested in:

• The Israeli-Palestinian conflict
• Human rights
• Social justice

Author Biography

Alice Rothchild is a Boston-based physician, author, activist, and filmmaker. Recently retired from clinical medicine, she previously held the position of Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology in the Faculty of Medicine at Harvard University. She has written and lectured extensively on many topics including the health and human rights effects of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Her previous publications include: On the Brink: Israel and Palestine on the Eve of the 2014 Gaza Invasion; Broken Promises, Broken Dreams: Stories of Jewish and Palestinian Trauma and Resilience, and the documentary film, Voices Across the Divide. She also contributed to the anthology Extraordinary Rendition: (American) Writers on Palestine.