The volume he edited, Gaza Writes Back, is an impressive and unexpected anthology of short stories written by fifteen young authors from Gaza, members of a generation that has suffered immensely from Israel's siege and blockade. Their experiences, especially from the attack known as Operation "Cast Lead," have profoundly affected their lives and writing. Their words take us into the homes and hearts of so many parents, children, students, and elderly people striving to live their lives with dignity, compassion, and meaning in one of the world's most relentless war zones. The writings of these young people are both shocking and moving, bringing to light the small and large struggles they face, as well as the stoicism, hope, and courage that their biographies emit.