No Way Home
A Novelised Memoir
by M S James
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Pub Date 21 Feb 2020 | Archive Date 1 Apr 2020
Troubador Publishing Ltd. | Matador
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Description
When Kate Thomas travels to Saudi Arabia with her young son and daughter to join her architect husband who is already working there, she lands a teaching post in a dysfunctional private school for Muslim expatriates. Facing a battle against administrative lunacy and a dearth of teaching materials, Kate must rely on her ingenuity to educate her pupils. On top of all that, daily life in Saudi proves to be a steep learning curve where dangers appear from unforeseen quarters…
An unexpected invitation to a Saudi wedding brings an intriguing insight into the local culture a new perspective on her surroundings. However, on a family expedition into the desert a powerful sandstorm strikes. The day turns to disaster as Kate’s small daughter is swept away and a frantic search ensues.
Will the desert sand clear and return her to her family?
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781838598136 |
| PRICE | US$4.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Mah S, Reviewer
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🔎
Quotes from this book: .
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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.
Reviewer 422580
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.
Gail O, Reviewer
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!.
Reviewer 238609
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.
