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A review by maimoonarahman
Married to a Bedouin by Marguerite van Geldermalsen
2.0
The writing style is not quite to my taste. The narrative seems jarred, like it's trying to justify a book deal when in reality there isn't much of a story. There is very little suspense and drama, but I would still recommend this book for its few saving graces.
While the author scorns at some Bedouin traditions that are superstitous or unhealthy, she does not overgeneralise, conflate Bedouin culture with Islamic values, or look down on Bedouins. She also sheds light on a way of life that is generally deemed primitive but is actually rich and easily misunderstood.
While the author scorns at some Bedouin traditions that are superstitous or unhealthy, she does not overgeneralise, conflate Bedouin culture with Islamic values, or look down on Bedouins. She also sheds light on a way of life that is generally deemed primitive but is actually rich and easily misunderstood.