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I really enjoyed this memoir about an American family in Saudi Arabia. It tells of the culture shock and the trouble they had getting their visa. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves travel.

I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy free of charge. This is my honest and unbiased opinion of it.

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An absolutely amazing novel of an american family in Saudi Arabia,. I devoured this book. She knows how to keep her readers in her grip. The story is very well crafted and unbelievably authentic. Great read!.

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Oh my, first all the turmoil Kate goes through for a visa. Then all the culture shock in foreign country. Absolutely could not put the book down until the end. Just to see what happened to Kate and her family.

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No Way Home is a novelised memoir of M S James. The book is a work of fiction, which makes parts of this dreadful story bearable😳
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I loved reading about the life of a British teacher in Saudi Arabia in 80's. It was utterly informing and quite shocking to learn about a specific era of a middle eastern country which is a rich and prosperous one today.
Getting adapted to a harsh life under strict rules is something the author crafts beautifully in her book. (My most favorite part) .
While i could relate to her story and deeply felt for Kate and her family living in such a restricted society, at some points i spotted some biased opinions about Islamic rules which i believe she could respect them more as she was living in a muslim country. .
The part where the little girl goes missing is truly horrifying😥 The mother's love and attachment was heartfelt and beautiful😭
Tho the ending was unexpected and personally i was looking for more conventional ways to find a missing child, i liked how it didn't end in usual thriller-book ways🔎
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💬 What is the secret of living with a great sorrow ? You just keep on keeping on.
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💬 You are only as happy as your least happy child. Having a child makes you hostage to their fortune.

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