A Divided Paradise

A Divided Paradise: An Irishman in the Holy Land is a vivid account of ordinary life in one of the world's most contested and volatile regions. Award winning journalist David Lynch brings to life stories from both the Palestinian and Israeli street. From coming under fire in the occupied West Bank, to visiting the 'First Irish Pub in Palestine', to talking Armageddon with young dispirited Israelis in Tel Aviv, personal experiences are interwoven with broad historical analysis.

A provocative introduction to the political and personal tragedy suffered by the Palestinian people and the continuing wider Middle Eastern conflict.



David Lynch is a multi-award-winning journalist. He has reported from Palestine, Israel and the Egyptian revolution during 2011–2012. His work has appeared in the Sunday Business Post, the Village, the Medical Independent and on RTÉ Radio amongst others. This is his third book. Read David Lynch's article, 'Thomas Kinsella, Tahrir Square and the nature of heroism', in the Irish Times: 'The idea of writing a general introduction to the poetry of arguably Ireland's greatest living poet was forged in Cairo days full of tear gas, resistance and deadlines.'