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128 Degrees: The True Story of How a Blonde American Businesswoman Fled Saudi Arabia
My global travel experiences and humanitarian efforts helped set the stage for my accepting a position with "The Company" in Saudi Arabia. This book is a frank, uncut, and unique perspective on living and working in the Middle East as a blonde American businesswoman.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 25, 2018
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February 22, 2018
Loved this book!
Such an in depth and personal look at a culture that most of us know so little about. Quite eye-opening as to how women are treated there. Evie does a remarkable job sharing her experiences and her emotions that I felt like I experienced it with her. Her choice of words had me laughing in parts and squirming in others.
Great job, Evie! Hope you share more of your travel and world experiences with us.
Such an in depth and personal look at a culture that most of us know so little about. Quite eye-opening as to how women are treated there. Evie does a remarkable job sharing her experiences and her emotions that I felt like I experienced it with her. Her choice of words had me laughing in parts and squirming in others.
Great job, Evie! Hope you share more of your travel and world experiences with us.
September 8, 2019
Honest and introspective
The author shares her experiences working and living in Saudi Arabia. As a single, American woman, living in a compound that included Saudis, she faced bullying, sexual harassment and the other frustrations of living in a country where women are powerless. However, this is not a bitter tale but one of adventure, personal connection and growth. Well done.
The author shares her experiences working and living in Saudi Arabia. As a single, American woman, living in a compound that included Saudis, she faced bullying, sexual harassment and the other frustrations of living in a country where women are powerless. However, this is not a bitter tale but one of adventure, personal connection and growth. Well done.
August 29, 2023
Interesting but dragged too long
The book played well in the beginning but in my humble opinion it went on too long I was so bored by the last chapter that I just flipped through it barely to skim parts. Like I said the first part of it was very interesting probably the first two thirds I guess.
The book played well in the beginning but in my humble opinion it went on too long I was so bored by the last chapter that I just flipped through it barely to skim parts. Like I said the first part of it was very interesting probably the first two thirds I guess.
November 11, 2019
Excellent read
Now that Saudi Arabia has opened the door to tourism getting the behind the scenes look at the day to day is even more relevant.
Now that Saudi Arabia has opened the door to tourism getting the behind the scenes look at the day to day is even more relevant.
August 3, 2020
Funny at times and an eye opener of a Saudi compound
Funny at times and a real eye opener into the life on a Saudi compound and how it deteriorates ones soul. Thank you Evie Fox.
Funny at times and a real eye opener into the life on a Saudi compound and how it deteriorates ones soul. Thank you Evie Fox.
August 14, 2020
Insightful
This book brought big laughs and deep sadness. It isn't great writing, but the author's sincerity and interest in helping the less fortunate spoke to me.
This book brought big laughs and deep sadness. It isn't great writing, but the author's sincerity and interest in helping the less fortunate spoke to me.
December 5, 2021
Good read.
This book will open the eyes of many who will learn from the tragic circumstances other women live through and survive. We Americans have it so much better than most, sometimes it is hard to grasp.
This book will open the eyes of many who will learn from the tragic circumstances other women live through and survive. We Americans have it so much better than most, sometimes it is hard to grasp.
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