Eyes And Ears In Saudi

About the Book

“Eyes and Ears in Saudi” is a non-fiction account of an R.N. employed by the Saudi Ministry of Defense in Taif, Saudi Arabia, for nearly three years. The author tells about experiencing female repression, lack of freedom, and learning to function within an Islamic restricted and repressed society. She tells about living in fear under Saudi rule and culture shock causing emotional trauma, even though, working in an International environment of expatriates brought rewards, and her contract provided exceptional travel opportunities. The author’s intent in writing is to help Westerners know the Saudis and express gratefulness for American freedom. “A compelling story, extremely relevant in light of the 9-11 attacks. It provides a close look into the Saudi mind.” ---Bill Lundquist Staff writer, Curry Coastal Pilot, Brookings, Oregon. “… an interesting read, not unlike its author.” ---Paul Fattig Journalist, Medford (Ore) Mail Tribune “Written as though we were conversing, this is a valuable account of a world unknown to Westerners leaving me with great compassion for repressed Saudi women.” ---Mary Fisher RN BSN

About the Author

Born in 1933, during the Great Depression, Shirley Ross grew-up on a homestead in Alberta, Canada, without modern conveniences or a high school. She married John Ross and immigrated to the United States to raise three children and become an American Citizen. She graduated from high school in Pasadena, California, and received a Nursing degree from Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon, in 1978. After losing her husband to cancer in 1980, she settled in Medford, Oregon. Employment by the Saudi Ministry of Defense in Saudi Arabia 1982 to 1985, offered extensive travel in Europe before retirement and pursuing writing.