KIDS, CAMELS, & CAIRO is about my two years working as an international educator in a Muslim school in Cairo, Egypt.
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Great Journey With Photos That Enhance
The author takes the reader on an exciting journey in a Muslim country. For readers who know very little about Islam and its dress code, how males and females should conduct themselves and what is expected from foreigners, this memoir is very informative. The climb up Mt. Sinai, even though very difficult for Jill Dobbe, was fascinating.
Ali, the daughter had a lot to tend with having to spend her final year of high school in a foreign country, a very courageous, young lady. Jill compliments her husband on giving her support. I believe that this kind of lifestyle can only be done if all members of the family are both helpful and positive.
I recommend for anyone interested in learning about life in Cairo, teaching in a foreign country and making sacrifices in order to coincide with the Muslims' way of living.
GREAT BOOK. CAN'T WAIT FOR HER NEXT ONE!
HIGHLY entertaining, relatable, and endearing! I polished this book off in two days (mind you I work full-time and have a toddler).
I have never lived anywhere but in the US and Central America and this book incites my wanderlust to the nth degree. Great book! Honestly can't wait for her next one.
Teaching and Living in Cairo
I really enjoyed this book as I spent a month in Cairo working for the US Air Force. The story really starts as their son heads to college and their daughter agrees to spend her senior year in Cairo. I really would have liked a little more about how the daughter handled that year. Anyone thinking about going to work in Cairo or for a visit to Egypt should read this book. I experienced many of the same things just on my month there. I highly recommend this book
An entertaining read with a few photos that will transport you to Cairo, Egypt, and make you feel what it's like to live in a Muslim society and work in an Islamic school.
