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Inside Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia controls our oil supplies. It is the heartland of world Islam. What happens there has the power to affect us all.

Let author Jill Koolmees take you on a journey deep into the desert kingdom, to explore realities behind the myths in this reclusive and fascinating country.

'I would love to talk to your group about my experiences as a reluctant expat wife in Saudi Arabia. I'll take you to deserts and oases, souks and shopping malls.

You'll meet third world housemaids, career expatriates, Saudi men in their spotless whites robes and the dreaded religious police.

You'll learn about Saudi-style Islam and the roots of terrorism. About tradition and change in the world's most conservative nation. About the fabulous al Saud clan and their precarious future.'

'My particular interest is Saudi women and their struggle for basic rights and freedoms. I'll tell you what they taught me about the challenges they face and their hopes and their fears for the future, and share my impressions of women's lives behind the veil.'

Jill Koolmees is an accomplished and entertaining speaker. She consistently delights her audiences, challenges their preconceptions and gives them plenty to think about. She is happy to tailor her talk to fit the interests of your group.

A veteran of radio and TV interviews throughout Australia, Jill has also addressed many community organizations, women's groups and literary groups. She was a guest of the 2004 Sydney Writer's Festival.

For bookings or for more information, contact Jill Koolmees

Phone: (03) 9329 5492
Or Email: jillk@netspace.net.au

My Desert Kingdom is published by Random House Australia (Bantam)
ISBN: 1 86325 437 4
RRP: $24.95

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