He was born fighting for breath…  
And never stopped.
From a fragile beginning in a neonatal unit to a life shaped by displacement, hardship, and silent battles—this is not just a story.
This is survival.
Still Breathing is a raw and emotional journey through childhood, loss, identity, and the reality of growing up where life was never easy.
Some stories are written…  
Others are lived.
This one was fought for.

Ashraf Alshanab is a nurse from Gaza whose life began in struggle and grew into a story of resilience.


I Was Born to Survive is a deeply personal journey of survival and identity.


Chapter 2 - About the Author