Omar El Akkad's new book, inspired by a viral tweet, urges readers to acknowledge and confront social injustices. He reflects on his multicultural background and shares a personal anecdote illustrating deep-rooted political malice. The narrative encourages a collective awakening to humanity, stressing that only when it becomes convenient to speak out against wrongs can true empathy and care for others be realized. El Akkad's poignant observations connect past experiences with contemporary societal issues, striving for awareness and action amidst silence and complicity.
"It has been, for as long as I can remember, the memory that anchors my overarching view of political malice. Rules, conventions, morals, reality itself: all exist so long as their existence is convenient to the preservation of power."
"When there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, I hope we will finally embrace our shared humanity and care for others as we should."
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