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One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This

by Omar El Akkad · Recommended by 3 people on 2 podcasts

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The other is a book that after I read it got the national book award which is uh one day everyone will have always been against this.
Masha Gessen · The Ezra Klein Show · Jan 2026 Listen at 1:06:09

The best things said about it

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Well, actually four if I can, but one book that has everything to do with what we've been discussing and who's I think it's his its title alone deserves a prize is one day everyone will always have been against us by Omar Akad.
Rob Malley The Ezra Klein Show · Oct 2025
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In non-fiction Omar El Akkad won for One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.
Emily Eakin The Book Review · Nov 2025

Why people recommend it

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad is a powerful, award-winning book of nonfiction that confronts urgent contemporary political realities, moral compromises, and historical reckonings. The work has garnered substantial acclaim and discussion among literary commentators and podcast guests. On The Ezra Klein Show, Masha Gessen recommended the book during a closing segment, noting its recent victory at the National Book Award. During the same podcast feed, Rob Malley also enthusiastically recommended the title to listeners, declaring that its brilliant title alone deserved a prestigious prize because it encapsulated much of the difficult geopolitical turmoil and ethical dilemmas discussed throughout their episode. Additionally, Emily Aiken highlighted the work on The Book Review during a segment dedicated to the excitement and winners of literary award season, officially announcing Omar El Akkad's victory in the nonfiction category. Across these different podcast appearances, the speakers and hosts emphasized the profound cultural resonance and timely importance of El Akkad's writing, positioning the book as a vital piece of modern literature that challenges readers to examine how society confronts historical responsibility, political complicity, and collective human crises.

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Masha Gessen The other is a book that after I read it got the national book award which is uh one day everyone will have… 1
Recommended
“The other is a book that after I read it got the national book award which is uh one day everyone will have always been against this.”
Rob Malley Well, actually four if I can, but one book that has everything to do with what we've been discussing and wh… 1
Recommended
“Well, actually four if I can, but one book that has everything to do with what we've been discussing and who's I think it's his its title alone deserves a prize is one day everyone will always have been against us by Omar Akad.”
Emily Eakin In non-fiction Omar El Akkad won for One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. 1
Discussed
“In non-fiction Omar El Akkad won for One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.”

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