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Behind the Veil An Australian Nurse in Saudi Arabia Author: Lydia Laube "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 cove...  more »rings 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.  « less Post This Book Login | Register ISBN-13: 9781862542679 ISBN-10: 1862542678 Publication Date: 6/28/1998 Pages: 210 Rating: Currently 2.8/5 Stars.  2 2.8 stars, based on 2 ratings Publisher: Wakefield Press Book Type: Paperback Other Versions: Audio Cassette Members Wishing: 4 Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review

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