From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, a powerful exploration of what it means to live in a Western world that often betrays its foundational values. As an immigrant who once saw the West as a sanctuary for freedom and justice, El Akkad’s journey through years of reporting on conflicts like the War on Terror, Ferguson, climate change, Black Lives Matter protests, and the unmitigated horrors of Gaza reveals a stark truth: much of what the West promises is a lie. The author questions who truly gets to be considered fully human in this society—showing that it extends beyond mere race or religion to include anyone outside the privileged circles.

El Akkad’s tweet, “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,” has resonated with millions. This book serves as both a memoir and manifesto, offering insight into the author’s experiences and reflections on contemporary issues that challenge the very fabric of society.

Winner of the National Book Award and a New York Times Notable Book, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the current state of the world and how we can move forward. As Tommy Orange, bestselling author of Wandering Stars and There There, puts it: “I found hope here, and help, to face what the world is now, all that it isn’t anymore.”

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This offers a profound examination of justice, identity, and the responsibilities we share as members of a global community. With 208 pages of incisive writing and compelling insights, this book is not just timely—it’s vital.

New York Times Bestseller | National Book Award Winner | Palestine Book Award Winner | Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism