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ANIMAL GLOBE
Peter E. Sabella
A Novel about Purpose, Choices, and Consequences
Foreword by Ilan Pappe
What happens when animals begin to behave like humans—and inherit humanity’s ambitions, divisions, fears, and struggles for power?
Animal Globe is a political and moral allegory set in a world populated entirely by animals. What begins as an unusual animal story gradually becomes something more familiar: a world shaped by competing identities, conflicting narratives, struggles over power and belonging, and the uneasy relationship between religion, politics, and society.
Across the Animal Globe, communities seek security, leaders pursue influence, old grievances shape new conflicts, and ideals are tested by ambition and fear. Each side tells its own story. Each believes in the legitimacy of its cause. And as divisions deepen, the animals confront questions that extend far beyond their own world.
When does the pursuit of security become domination? Can justice exist without mercy? What happens when religion becomes entangled with political power? Can adversaries escape inherited narratives—or are they destined to repeat them?
Drawing on the tradition of political animal allegory, Peter E. Sabella uses fiction, symbolism, satire, and tragedy to explore these questions without offering the reader easy answers. Beneath the conflicts lies a continuing search for truth, justice, mercy, and peace—and for the possibility that even deeply divided societies might choose a different path.
With a foreword by historian Ilan Pappé, Animal Globe invites readers to enter an imaginary world and decide for themselves how closely it resembles our own.
Sometimes it takes a world of animals to reveal something about ourselves.
"For animal life to continue, life has to be preserved and the balance restored..."
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“This is a complex historical, political-socio-economic narrative, written as a wonderfully readable allegorical story. Mr. Sabella addresses global history and conflict resulting from social status, class, race, and even climate change. It concludes with an especially thoughtful theological/spiritual/Biblical message, holding up its central location- the Meadow of the Olive Tree - as a hopeful place. Written for a wide audience and begging engagement with the narrative, the book is challenging and provocative.”
Dr. Peter E. Makari, Executive, Middle East, and Europe
Global Ministries of the UCC and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Praise & Reviews
“George Orwell’s Animal Farm inspired this page-turner dystopian novel. It is spellbinding and imaginative in creating metaphoric communities of various species without losing the clear connection to the real tragic tales it wishes to convey. “
Ilan Pappe
Author & Historian of the Modern Middle East
Fascinating read! A thorough depiction of the human condition, presented through animals. Maybe taking a step back and reading history from the point of view of animals will make us humans reflect and realize how far we have gone in destroying each other's lives.
Dr. Laila Shikaki
Assistant Professor - English Department - Birzeit University
Peter E. Sabella was born and raised in the Old City of Jerusalem. He holds a Master's degree in Peace and Development Studies from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. He is a licensed tour guide for Israel and Palestine.