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Behind the Veil: An Australian Nurse in Saudi Arabia [Paperback]

Lydia Laube (Author)
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June 28, 1998
"Cardiac resuscitation was often applied to a patient who was fast asleep. The hapless victim woke from a peaceful slumber to find somebody, often an infidel, jumping up and down on his chest."

Lydia Laube worked as a nurse in Saudi Arabia in a society that does not allow women to drive, vote, or speak to a man alone. Wearing head-to-toe coverings in stifling heat, and battling administrative apathy, Lydia Laube kept her sanity and got her passport back. "Behind the Veil" is the hilarious account of an Australian woman's battle against the odds. It will keep you entertained for hours.



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Lydia Laube worked as a nurse in a society that does not allow women to drive, vote, or speak to a man alone. Wearing head-to-toe coverings in stifling heat and battling administrative apathy, Lydia Laube kept her sanity and got her passport back.

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BEHIND THE VEIL chronicles the story of an Australian nurse in Saudi Arabia who obviously did not fully appreciate what she was in for living and working in a culture with such extreme constraints on women. Deidre Rubenstein works the ironic and irreverent humor from the start. She never loses the hint of the author's surprise at her own na•vetŽ in setting out on this rather mad adventure or her pride in the stubborn profession-alism that sees her through. This story is presented with the tone and intimacy of a series of letters home (although, in reality, such letters would have been thoroughly censored.) J.E.M. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 210 pages
  • Publisher: Wakefield Press (June 28, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1862542678
  • ISBN-13: 978-1862542679
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,156,984 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Behind the Veil: An Australian nurse in Saudi Arabia, May 23, 2000
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Lydia Laube in her adventures "Behind the Veil: An Australian nurse in Saudi Arabia" has captured the essence of her experience. She begins by taking the reader on her journey, as she enters Saudi Arabia as a travel nurse on a one year contract assignment. Her love of adventure shines through as she relates to the reader the unique culture shock and customs of this closed country. Her story, for many travelers will be all that they may experience of this oil rich nation that does not admit tourists. Laube successfully pulls the reader into the very essence of the culture, language and customs of the Muslim daily life. She candidly shares the challenges of health care in a nation, plagued by ineffieciency, where women have no rights, censorship is the norm and capital punishment is strickly enforced. Laube remains strong with determination to improve her surroundings, and the level of care at this hospital, a challenge especially as a woman in a culture that does not respect women. She shares the triumphs and sorrows of daily life. Laube relates the misfortunes of expatriates from the Philippines, Sudan, India, Korea and European countries and of recruiting agencies misguided promises. Laube's candid book is a must read for every nurse or health care professional considering a term in Saudi Arabia. Also an excellent resource for expatriates planning a term of service.
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I've read everything this writer has written, she is a great story teller, great sense of humor, very entertaining books.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting expat perspective, January 15, 2006
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All I'll say is that the author had the patience (or stubborn-ness!) of a saint! After reading about her experiences with the religious police, what tourist would WANT to go there if they could?
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