A Year Under Sharia Law: Memoir of an American Couple Living and Working in Saudi Arabia

Name: A Year Under Sharia Law: Memoir of an American Couple Living and Working in Saudi Arabia
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Book Synopsis: DescriptionThree years into a financial crisis that shows no sign of loosening its grip, a young couple make the unpopular decision to teach English in Saudi Arabia. The choice of Saudi Arabia is based primarily on the best salary offer, an all expenses paid round trip flight and secondarily to satiate a desire to explore a country steeped in mystery and taboo. Little do they know that the experience will come with a price and change their lives in a profound way, witnessing human rights violations that go unchecked even up to today and an ultra-conservative culture wrestling with tradition and modernity.

Why We Wrote the MemoirA Year Under Sharia Law is written as a travel memoir with vignettes of daily life and interactions with the community at large. It was also written to shine a spotlight on the plight of impoverished ladies who come to Saudi Arabia in the hopes of earning a salary to send money back to their family. They find work as nannies and house maids primarily. These ladies are often stripped of their rights in a patriarchy that makes them prime targets for unspeakable abuses. Their passports are held by their Saudi employees and they essentially become prisoners. This memoir is not only dedicated to them and their plight but also the tireless and dangerous work done by journalists who are critical of Saudi Arabia's human rights record. Some have paid the ultimate price.

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Experience the enthralling journey of an American couple living and working in Saudi Arabia in "A Year Under Sharia Law: Memoir of an American Couple Living and Working in Saudi Arabia." As the world grapples with a prolonged financial crisis, this courageous couple decides to teach English abroad, choosing Saudi Arabia for its attractive salary package and the chance to explore a country shrouded in mystery and taboo.

Unbeknownst to them, this extraordinary adventure comes at a price. Through their eyes, you will witness human rights violations that persist even in today's world, exposing the harsh realities faced by impoverished women who migrate to Saudi Arabia to support their families. Many of these women find themselves stripped of their basic rights, coerced into serving as nannies or housemaids, and trapped in a system that denies them freedom and dignity. This memoir not only sheds light on their plight but also pays homage to the brave journalists who risk their lives to expose Saudi Arabia's human rights record, shedding light on the injustice faced by many.

A Year Under Sharia Law embraces the format of a travel memoir, immersing readers in the daily life of the American couple, their encounters with the local community, and the struggles they face as outsiders navigating a deeply conservative society in flux. As you turn the pages, you will find yourself captivated by their personal anecdotes and the clash between tradition and modernity. This story serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of individuals to create change.

Join us on an eye-opening expedition through the pages of "A Year Under Sharia Law: Memoir of an American Couple Living and Working in Saudi Arabia" and gain a profound understanding of the injustices and complexities that defy the surface of this enigmatic nation. Together, let us stand in solidarity with those whose voices often go unheard.

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