{"product_id":"that-other-me-paperback","title":"That Other Me - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaha Gargash\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the #1 internationally bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Sand Fish, \u003c\/em\u003e Maha Gargash's second novel is set in mid-1990s Dubai and Cairo and tells the story of how secrets and betrayals consume three members--an authoritarian father, a rebellious abandoned daughter, and a vulnerable niece--of a prominent Emirati family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMajed, the head of the eminent Naseemy family, is proud to have risen into the upper echelons of Emirati society. As one of the richest businessmen in Dubai, he's used to being catered to and respected--never mind that he acquired his wealth by cheating his brother out of his own company and depriving his niece, Mariam, of her rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot one to dwell on the past--he sent Mariam to school in Egypt, what more could she want from him?--Majed spends his days berating his wife and staff and cavorting with friends at a private apartment. But he's suddenly plagued by nightmares that continue to haunt him during the day, and he feels his control further slipping away with the discovery that his niece and his daughter are defying his orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMariam despises Majed, and although she blames him for her father's death, hers is a strictly-organized, dutiful existence. But when she falls for a brash, mischievous fellow student named Adel, he might just prove to be her downfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLargely abandoned by Majed as the daughter of a second, secret marriage, the vivacious Dalal has a lot to prove. The runner-up on \"Nights of Dubai,\" an American Idol-type reality show for Arab talent, Dalal is committed to being a singer despite the fact that it's a disreputable career. When her efforts to become a celebrity finally begin to pay off, she attracts the attention of her father, who is determined to subdue Dalal to protect the family name. As Majed increasingly exerts his control over both Dalal and Mariam, both girls resist, with explosive consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exhilarating look at the little-known \u003cem\u003eKhaleeji\u003c\/em\u003e (Gulf-Arab) culture, \u003cem\u003eThat Other Me\u003c\/em\u003e explores the ways social mores contribute to the collapse of one family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Sand Fish, an exhilarating look at Khaleeji (Gulf-Arab) culture that explores the way secrets and betrayal consume three members of a prominent Emirati family\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head of the Naseemy family, Majed, is proud to be one of the wealthiest businessmen in Dubai. But he's suddenly plagued by nightmares about the dead brother whose business he stole, and he feels his control erode with the discovery that his niece and daughter are defying his orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMariam concentrates on her college education in Cairo, carving a path that will lead her away from her hated uncle's controlling grip. But she falls for a brash fellow student named Adel, who might just prove to be her downfall. Meanwhile the rebellious Dalal, largely abandoned by Majed as the daughter of a second, secret marriage, strives to become a singer. It's a career looked down on in Khaleeji societies, and one she is rightfully certain will humiliate her father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Majed increasingly tries to exert his authority over Dalal and Mariam, both girls resist, with explosive consequences. Set against the backdrop of the glamorous world of Arab showbiz, \u003cem\u003eThat Other Me\u003c\/em\u003e explores the ties that bind one corroded family... and the tantalizing possibility of freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJessica Jiji, author of SWEET DATES IN BASRA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Sand Fish, an exhilarating look at Khaleeji (Gulf-Arab) culture that explores the way secrets and betrayal consume three members of a prominent Emirati family\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head of the Naseemy family, Majed, is proud to be one of the wealthiest businessmen in Dubai. But he's suddenly plagued by nightmares about the dead brother whose business he stole, and he feels his control erode with the discovery that his niece and daughter are defying his orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMariam concentrates on her college education in Cairo, carving a path that will lead her away from her hated uncle's controlling grip. But she falls for a brash fellow student named Adel, who might just prove to be her downfall. Meanwhile the rebellious Dalal, largely abandoned by Majed as the daughter of a second, secret marriage, strives to become a singer. It's a career looked down on in Khaleeji societies, and one she is rightfully certain will humiliate her father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Majed increasingly tries to exert his authority over Dalal and Mariam, both girls resist, with explosive consequences. Set against the backdrop of the glamorous world of Arab showbiz, \u003cem\u003eThat Other Me\u003c\/em\u003e explores the ties that bind one corroded family... and the tantalizing possibility of freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.2 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47253856190713,"sku":"9780062391384","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/DGq-BTcfRf9780062391384.webp?v=1768709312","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/that-other-me-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}