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 and storyteller from Gaza.


His journey began in a neonatal intensive care unit—fighting for life before he even understood it.


Today, he stands on the other side, saving lives while carrying a story shaped by survival, displacement, and resilience.


it is a reflection of a life that refused to break.


Still.Breathing

Volume 1

Chapter 1 - About the Author