--- product_id: 11607429 title: "19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East – A Collection About Arab-American Family Life in Jerusalem and the West Bank" brand: "naomi shihab nye" price: "€ 14.73" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11607429-19-varieties-of-gazelle-poems-of-the-middle-east-collection store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East – A Collection About Arab-American Family Life in Jerusalem and the West Bank **Brand:** naomi shihab nye **Price:** € 14.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East – A Collection About Arab-American Family Life in Jerusalem and the West Bank by naomi shihab nye - **How much does it cost?** € 14.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11607429-19-varieties-of-gazelle-poems-of-the-middle-east-collection) ## Best For - naomi shihab nye enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted naomi shihab nye brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East ## Images ![19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East – A Collection About Arab-American Family Life in Jerusalem and the West Bank - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yAwYt2Y3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ poems of beautiful simplicity and loving honesty *by R***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 28, 2005* In her introduction to "19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East," Naomi Shihab Nye writes that after the September 11 attacks, "a huge shadow had been cast across the lives of so many innocent people and an ancient culture's pride." (Nye, xv) As an American born girl with a Middle Eastern father, Nye can write from behind that shadow, shedding light on the tormented hearts of Arab-Americans trying to come to terms with September 11th.When Americans think of the Middle East, we often think only of the hatred and violence of terrorism. It is important, therefore, to read poetry by writers like Nye, who help us to remember that there is love, generosity and beauty to be found there too. Her poems have a beautiful simplicity and loving honesty that can speak to both children and adults.I especially connected to the poems Nye wrote about the members of her family, such as "For Mohammed on the Mountain" and "My Grandmother in the Stars". The poem about her uncle inspired me to write about family members I hardly know or have never met. Reading Naomi Shihab Nye's poetry reminded me of the great wealth we all have of places and people who are especially deep in our hearts--a richness unique to our own experience that can be a wonderful source of writing material.Nye is a shining example of a writer who uses her gift to promote a message of peace and understanding in a world stained with fear, hate and close-mindedness. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a wonderful book *by T***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 31, 2010* This little - and I mean little, the book is pint sized - book is absolutely amazing. She is a wonderful poet, and, for someone whose life has been touched so much by the Middle-East and particularly by the pain in all the conflicts, she really expresses the emotions that all of us feel.I have preformed four or five of the poems in this book at competitions, and one of the things I love is that, for the most part, all her poems were originally in English. So you get to see and preform the simple beauty in the words along with the meaning. This is lost in other poets, such as Yehudah Amichai or Mahmoud Darwish, who originally wrote in Hebrew/Arabic.Just a note for anyone who cares: there's a beautiful poem called "Jerusalem" in this book that's also published all over the internet. If you buy "Words under Words," she has another poem called "Jerusalem," but it's a TOTALLY different poem. Still a good collection though :] ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Window into the heart of the Middle East *by K***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 11, 2013* I enjoyed the poems in this small collection. The images are strong and the emotion authentic. It is a brief, but powerful, look at the personal joys and sorrows of the people who are often in the news but are rarely seen up close. ## Frequently Bought Together - 19 Varieties of Gazelle - The Words Under the Words: Selected Poems --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11607429-19-varieties-of-gazelle-poems-of-the-middle-east-collection](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11607429-19-varieties-of-gazelle-poems-of-the-middle-east-collection) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*