Sweltering heat, desert sands, camels, and nomads. Welcome to 1950s Saudi Arabia…
In 1952, the lure of foreign travel took Mary Ellen Hardcastle Lorray to Saudi Arabia as an employee of the Arabian American Oil Company. There she joined a workforce that brought amazing changes to this country as oil production became a major force in global economics. Saudi Arabia was a very primitive land, but she and thousands of other American workers, as well as people from many nations and cultures, brought it to the modern century as the world’s largest producer of oil.
While stories of her twelve years in Saudi Arabia include everyday life in the camp, travels, and career challenges, they also tell of enduring friendships, the wonderful hospitality of the Saudi people and her respect for their culture.
She brings a new perspective to “Big Oil” with her gratitude for what it contributed to her life and to the lives of the Saudis who have become healthier, happier, and prosperous — thanks to the blessing of the country’s natural resources.
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ISBN13 (TP): 978-1-4363-6650-2
ISBN13 (HB): 978-1-4363-6651-9