40 Days and 1001 Nights, One Woman's Dance Through Life in the Islamic World
Tamalyn Dallal has brought us a highly personal account of her encounter with daily life in five Muslim countries. A far cry from the warmongering and sensationalism of the press, this is a tale of everyday women and men, of everyday problems and joys... a tale that sheds light not only on five completely different cultures, but illuminates our own as well. A wonderful gift to our understanding of the rich diversity of the cultures on our planet, particularly in the lesser known corners of the Muslim world. --Helene Eriksen, dance ethnologistI cannot think of a better way to escape from the pressures many of us face every day than to read a book like 40 days and 1001 nights. You will taste, see, and feel a different world. Five different worlds, in fact, each filled with exotic foods, captivating dances and warm new friends. --Bev Harris, author of Black Box VotingDescriptive, insightful and witty, Tamalyn Dallal's 40 Days and 1001 Nights is like reading a historians private travel journal. Full of interesting observations and life experiences while living in each of these exotic and faraway lands, she brings the reader closer to knowing what it's actually like. This is a book for all ages- and an eye opener. A must read indeed. --Bozenka, world reknown Bellydance Superstar