In the Land of Invisible Women

In the Land of Invisible Women: A Female Doctor's Journey in the Saudi Kingdom by Qanta A. Ahmed, MD is a fascinating memoir of a western Muslim female doctor's experience of working and living for two years at the turn of the 21st century in Saudi Arabia. The writing was sometimes over-dramatic or too flowery, but no so much so that I wanted to stop reading. Each chapter tackled a different experience-- things like abbayah (the clothing used to cover women in public) shopping, a discussion with a Saudi divorcee, the author's experience performing Hajj, etc. I recommend the book.