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Refreshing, informative and compelling - a unique viewpoint: a must read.

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This book is both informative and compelling. It is the account of a British-born Pakistani female, schooled in medicine in Britain and America, signing a contract to work in Saudi Arabia. The journey she recounts comprises her work, her relationships, her colleagues, friends and her faith. It is fascinating to see the contradiction in the Kingdom, from the dust-stained peasant-boys to the flashy cars and glitzy restaurants; from a repressed society to flesh-baring women - the Kingdom has it all. It is an engaging journey portrayed from the perspective of the author's uniquely privileged viewpoint, littered with seemingly scripted events and complex characters. This book has gone some distance toward unveiling the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the precariously balanced society which pervades there - and as a British-born Muslim myself, I find it refreshing and heartening that another moderate voice has the courage to join in the debate. I recommend to all those who are remotely interested in the subject - and who isn't these days?