Postcards from the Middle East: How Our Family Fell in Love with the Arab World

Newly married, Chris and Susanna Naylor set off for a new life in the Arab world - living first in Kuwait, then Jordan and finally Lebanon. In a region never far from the news, they discovered their expectations - of war, terrorism, desert sand dunes, men in white robes and veiled women, camels and Kalashnikovs, indeed their own reasons for being there - were to be constantly challenged. As they found out, the reality bore little resemblance to their pre-conceptions. Postcards from the Middle East is a tale of love from one family's experiences: a story of work, schooling, friendships, worship and shared family life, lived out in precious communities against a back drop of world-changing events and spectacular scenery. The Naylors had never experienced such hospitality, danger, wildlife spectacles or snow before they moved to the Middle East. Their story provides a multi-coloured window on an extraordinary and rapidly changing Arab world. Review "This warm-hearted and honest book is a mustread for anyone who wants to better understand the cultural, political, and religious complexities of the Middle East." (Dr Hilary Marlow, Faraday Institute for Science and Religion 2015-04-27)"The environmental condition of the Middle East is easily forgotton amidst the maelstrom of politics and conflict. This rich and inspiring account is thoughtful, wise, and compelling reading." (Dominic Couzens, bestselling natural history writer and author of Secret Lives of Garden Birds 2015-04-27) Book Description An engaging and often funny introduction to Arab culture through the experiences of an English family living in the Middle East. About the Author Chris Naylor is Executive Director of environmental agency A Rocha. Prior to joining A Rocha, Chris had a wide experience of teaching and schools' management in the UK and the Middle East, attending Bible College and learning Arabic (in Jordan) along the way. He has an MA from Cambridge.