Ala Tool Adventures and Misadventures in Saudi Arabia by Jewel Dhuru 2003 Paperback-image
Ala Tool Adventures and Misadventures in Saudi Arabia by Jewel Dhuru 2003 Paperback-image

Ala Tool Adventures and Misadventures in Saudi Arabia by Jewel Dhuru 2003 Paperback

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Number of Pages: 372 Pages Item Width: 5.9 in ISBN-13: 9781403381446 Item Weight: 20 oz Language: English Format: Trade Paperback Book Title: Ala Tool : Adventures and Misadventures in Saudi Arabia Synopsis: Keep Going Forward! (English for Ala Tool ). That's the option Canadian-born Jewel Dhuru, counselor, English teacher and artist chooses after two bittersweet sojourns in Saudi Arabia. As her Indian-born husband teaches at a Saudi college, she chronicles the daily delights and dreads of expatriates, women and bachelors, coping with polarities while holding on to common bonds of humanity. Not just another travelogue, this poignant, inspirational account describes sunset from a Bedouin tent at the camel souk and aromatic frankincense and ood perfuming Jewel's kitchen, and touches on the zealous morality police, lessons behind a clandestinely tailored green abaya, conflicting personal styles as guests gather for dinner, why a jeweler in bustling Riyadh won't shake Jewel's hand and visits to friendly smaller Saudi towns, four neighboring Arab countries, India and Canada. Underneath hilarious and harrowing anecdotes, this Western woman grapples with questions of her identity and marriage, using this interval of 'about face' as a catalyst for her own continuing spiritual evolution. The story unfolds of a woman blooming in the desert not renown for female friendliness, feeling her life change substantially, discovering there is no going back to the way it was and choosing to Ala Tool. "a transformational travelogue enhanced by glimpses into the author's relationships and spiritual journey" Nunda Ambegaonkar-President, Bridging Nations Foundation Author: Jewel Dhuru Publisher: Authorhouse Publication Year: 2003 gtin13: 9781403381446 Item Length: 9.1 in ISBN-10: 1403381445 brand: Authorhouse

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  1. This book is a fascinating and humorous look at life in Saudi Arabia through the eyes of an expat. Jewel Dhuru’s storytelling is engaging, blending cultural insights with witty anecdotes. The vivid descriptions make you feel like you’re right there, experiencing the adventures and misadventures firsthand. A must-read for anyone curious about expat life or Middle Eastern culture—light, entertaining, and full of charm!

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