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Summary: Not as objective as it seems...
Review: Even though the book beautifully unravels the Arabian culture, there are some critical flaws in the way the book is written. Its goes on without any sense of apparent direction or meaning. Also while the author is fascinated and appreciative of the Arab culture, her bias surfaces every now and then as she belittles (no matter how subtle) other peoples from poorer Asian nations. That was a big turn-off. Overall a very fairytale view by a Westerner which is too good to be true.
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Summary: An Incredible Read
Review: I just finished reading my copy of Mother Without A Mask not more than 10 minutes ago. I picked up the book for something to read at one of the hotels in Dubai and little did I know what an incredible treasure I had stumbled across. I was absolutely captivated by Patricia's descriptions of her life with her Arab family. Their homes, their meals, their weddings, their life style in general. And I am in awe of her ability to blend with her extended family and yet still keep her individuality. Mrs. Tea Cup had such an incredibly open mind and open heart as she experienced life in a world so foreign to us westerner's. I had the opportunity to spend 4 months working in the middle east this year. My only regret, with regard to this book, is that I did not find it and read it at the start of my work term in the Middle East. There were so many gems of knowledge in Patricia's writings that I could have benefitted from. And I have so many questions that I would love to discuss with my middle eastern co-workers who were always eager to share information about their way of life. I know I will read this book many many more times and it will be one of my most treasured pieces of literature. Thank you, Mrs. Tea Cup, for the dedication and determination that it took to write this book and for educating us on a world that is so tragically misunderstood.
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Summary: Mother without a mask
Review: I thought this was a most intriguing book - I couldn't put it down. It showed the authors huge sensitivity to another race and another religion. The only disappointment was not knowing who the family really was!. The Arabs are a fascinating race of people and the book opened up an excellent insight on their lives, codes and values. Try reading Memoirs of an Arabian Princess - another wonderful story
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