Hearts Under Siege - A Poetic Diary of Survival

Published by Escola Cristalina® - a heartbeat turned into words.

About the book
Hearts Under Siege is a poetic testimony of the human soul’s ability to rise beyond despair.

Written by Suleiman Al-Farra, a writer and poet from Gaza, this book does not describe scenes of war, it reveals the inner landscape of a man who, in the midst of silence and uncertainty, found faith, hope, and the courage to speak to life.

Alongside the poems, the book includes a series of photographs taken by the author himself, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into everyday life in Gaza, moments of simplicity, resilience, and grace that mirror the tone of his words.

The book features an introduction by Ana Isabel Ferreira, a Portuguese psychologist and trauma specialist, who recognizes in Suleiman’s writing the universal process of transformation that follows deep pain: the journey from trauma to transcendence, from darkness to light.

✨ By reading this book, you are not only witnessing one man’s path towards faith and healing, you are helping rebuild a life and supporting a message of peace that belongs to all humanity.

All proceeds go directly to support Suleiman and his family, helping them rebuild their lives in safety and hope.

A luminous work of faith, courage, and the indestructible beauty of the human spirit, through word and image alike.

About the Author
Suleiman Al-Farra is a young writer and photographer from Gaza. Displaced multiple times with his family, he writes to remember, to remain, and to re-imagine, transforming fear into testimony and testimony into hope.

About Escola Cristalina®
Escola Cristalina® is a community of care, compassion, and conscious healing. Across borders and backgrounds, we choose to be a small lighthouse: where tenderness meets action, and words become bridges.