{"product_id":"once-an-arafat-man-the-true-story-of-how-a-plo-sniper-found-a-new-life-paperback","title":"Once an Arafat Man: The True Story of How a PLO Sniper Found a New Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTass Saada\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDean Merrill\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt age 17, Palestinian Tass Saada ran away to become a PLO sniper, onetime chauffeur for Yasser Arafat, and a Muslim immersed in anti-Israeli activity. As a man he moved to America, started a family, and eventually became a Christian. Then he risked retribution as he returned home to share his faith with his family and former boss. \u003ci\u003eOnce an Arafat Man\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of the ultimate triumph of love over hatred, of reconciliation over divisions. It's a story that can inspire us all to overcome the conflicts in our own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt age seventeen, \u003c\/b\u003e Tass Saada was carrying a high-powered Simonov rifle. He had run away from home and become \u003cb\u003ea PLO sniper and chauffeur for Arafat.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHis experience growing up as a \u003cb\u003ePalestinian refugee in Saudi Arabia\u003c\/b\u003e had taught him to hate. And like many other Palestinians, he had his hatred--and his rifle--aimed squarely at Israel. \u003cbr\u003eTass Saada's story could have ended tragically, another casualty of the centuries of hatred brewing in the Middle East. But Tass was destined for better things. His story will give you an intimate look at\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe world of Yasser Arafat; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe life, struggles, and heart of a Palestinian refugee; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea Muslim who converted to Christianity and faced retribution at the hands of his relatives; and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe transformation of hatred into love and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis is more than the story of a Palestinian refugee making something good of his life in America. It's a story of the ultimate triumph of love over hatred, reconciliation over persistent divisions. It's a story that can inspire us all to overcome the divisions and conflicts in our own lives.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.14 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42151189217415,"sku":"9781414334448","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/53f0857b3beca3338432d60ae825e248.webp?v=1733205226","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/once-an-arafat-man-the-true-story-of-how-a-plo-sniper-found-a-new-life-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}