Ahed Tamimi is a well-known Palestinian activist who was born and raised in the West Bank town of Nabi Saleh. After an illegal, Jewish-only settlement cut off the village's spring, Nabi Saleh became a focal point of the struggle to Israeli occupation. Tamimi grew up taking part in peaceful protests against this action and the occupation as a whole. Her international fame peaked in December 2017 when, at the age of sixteen, she was caught on camera slapping an Israeli soldier who wouldn't leave her front yard. When the video became viral, Tamimi was taken into custody. However, this is more than just a tale of activism or detention. It is a human-scale account of an occupation that captivated the world and influenced international politics, written by a girl who grew up during that time. Tamimi recalls visiting him in jail as a young child and reaching through the barbed wire to grasp his hand. Her own sixteenth birthday would be spent in jail. Tamimi felt her resolve only grow as she endured this greatest test and the increased attacks on her town, in conflict with her efforts to lead a typical life as a daughter, sister, friend, and student. They Called Me a Lioness is a significant addition to a crucial discussion because it clarifies the issues at hand in this conflict and presents a novel strategy for resistance. Ahed Tamimi and Dena Takruri shed light on the humanity not only in occupied Palestine but also in the untold lives of people fighting for freedom elsewhere through their uncompromising, captivating storytelling.