One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This

by Omar El Akkad

A Powerful Reckoning with the Betrayal of Fundamental Values

Extended Synopsis

On October 25, 2023, amidst the heavy bombardment of Gaza, award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad posted a profound observation: “One day, when it’s safe, when there’s no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it’s too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.” This viral sentiment, viewed over 10 million times, forms the foundational thesis of his blistering nonfiction debut, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.

As an immigrant who once viewed the West as a sanctuary of justice and freedom, El Akkad draws upon two decades of intense journalistic experience. Having covered the War on Terror, the protests in Ferguson, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the escalating climate crisis, he weaves a deeply personal and politically charged narrative. The text is a moral grappling with his realization that entire groups of human beings are systemically positioned outside the boundaries of privilege and full humanity. It operates as a "heartsick breakup letter with the West," aimed directly at readers who are desperate for a better, more accountable global society.

Reader Targeting

• Political Science & Human Rights Scholars: Academics analyzing the rhetoric of Western democracy versus the reality of global foreign policy.
• Journalism Students: Readers interested in first-hand accounts of covering major 21st-century protests and conflicts.
• Contemporary Nonfiction Readers: Those seeking powerful, reflective memoirs that challenge systemic privilege and historical revisionism.

Accolades & Awards

• New York Times Bestseller.
• Finalist for the National Book Award.
• Shortlisted for the 2025 Palestine Book Awards.

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