Bristol; October 2007: my partner landed a promotion; a three year overseas posting in Riyadh; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Out of our family of four; I was the only one who hesitated at this offer. I was overwhelmed with thoughts of a harsh; arid environment- in both a physical and mental sense. I saw myself diminished under the black shroud of an abeya; against a backdrop of monotonous; yellow sand; the call to prayer providing a repetitive soundtrack. Yet;simultaneously; I was enticed by the lure of shedding wellies and cagoules; to relocate from a country where autumn seemed eternal; to a place promising 20 degree warmth even its winter months; an outdoor life for my young daughters; and a new culture to explore.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Timeless and priceless look at the reality of life in the Napoleanic War eraBy PSBargerThere is something so striking about this kind of work. We are able to touch a period of time and life through the eyes of someone who lived it. We don't chronically our lives today like people did when there was not technology or everything done for us. This is a really good look at whatit was like to live through a bloody and very in your face type of warfare. I believe we are born in the time we are because we are what those times need. Step back and take a look at how they lived and thought during Wellington's Peninsular campaigns. This one is a keeper.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A SAD ENDING OF AN OFFICER WHO HAD BEEN MILITARY INSTRUCTOR ...By CustomerA SAD ENDING OF AN OFFICER WHO HAD BEEN MILITARY INSTRUCTOR TOO LONG; HAD NO INSTINCT FOR GETTING AT ENEMY; ONLY TECHNIQUE
