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A New Day Will Rise: Finding hope in my journey through October 7. Holding onto the light, but nevertheless a story of pain, tears, and desperation, but also of resilience. Rising from the shadows, there is a true legacy; Stories of our heroes that should not be forgotten: Remembering October 7.
Eli Sharabi, Rachel Goldberg- Polin, Dr. Shoshan Haran and Lishay Miran Lavi refused to let silence follow the darkness of October 7. By putting their pain into words, they have built a lasting legacy that honors the lost and guides the living.
The pages of these books ensure that the story of October 7 is defined not just by the hands of the destroyers, but by the voices of the builders, the survivors, and the healers. Their stories are the light of the eternal spark within us all, proving that no matter how deep the shadows, the light will endure, and a New Day will rise."
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The Story: After surviving 491 days in Hamas captivity, Eli Sharabi wrote the first full-length autobiography.
🌟The Light: His book is a monument to sheer physical and mental endurance, proving that the human spirit can survive the deepest, darkest tunnels and still find the strength to speak.
When We See You Again by Rachel Goldberg-Polin
The Story: Written by the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was tragically killed in captivity after being abducted from the Nova Festival.
🌟The Light: While born from agonizing grief, Rachel’s journey became a global symbol of a mother's fierce, unconditional love. Her book stands as a testament to moving forward with grace, dignity, and a refusal to let hatred win.
Mission in Captivity by Dr. Shoshan Haran
The Story: A humanitarian leader who was held captive for 50 days alongside her family, including her three-year-old granddaughter.
🌟The Light: Dr. Haran’s memoir highlights psychological resilience. It shows how compassion, family bonds, and a sense of purpose can act as an armor against despair.
Mojo's Return: A Story of Resilience and Hope by Lishay Miran Lavi
The Story: Lishay a survivor of the attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz whose husband was taken hostage.
🌟The Light: In an extraordinary act of resilience, Lishay's channeled her trauma into a children's book. Out of her own nightmare, she created a gentle tool to help the youngest, most vulnerable survivors process loss and find comfort.