Acknowledgments
Sherri Muzher is the original author of Palestinian Surprises. She works as a journalist, scholar, and activist committed to promoting a positive image of the Palestinian people. Sherri thanks her mother (Afaf Mussallam Muzher) and brothers for their quiet strength, support, and eternal optimism. She also recognizes her father (the late Ead Michael Muzher) for passing down an undying love for Palestine and an unwavering commitment to justice.