ARABIAN TALES 2 TRUE STORIES - TANYA VALKO

Transport yourself to the fascinating world of the Orient with Tanya Valko's book "Arabian Tales 2. True Stories". It is not just a collection of stories, but above all a journey through culture, customs and human destinies, which the author explored during her fifteen-year stay in Libya. Get to know the colorful stories of Poles working in Libya and Polish women associated with Libyans, discovering that not all Christian-Muslim marriages end badly. Immerse yourself in the stories of women who make careers, express their opinions and live independently, but also those who fall victim to chauvinistic men and religious delusion.

• Inspiring stories about life in Libya under Gaddafi
• Colorful portraits of Poles and Libyans, their relationships and challenges
• Discovering the otherness of Arab culture and customs
• Insight into the fate of women in the Arab world, their successes and difficulties
• Moving stories about love, betrayal, career and family
• Realistic picture of life in a country ruled with an iron fist
• An extraordinary journey through the Orient, full of magic and otherness

Thanks to her long-term stay in Libya, Tanya Valko has gained a unique perspective on life in this country. Her books are not only first-hand accounts, but also in-depth social and cultural analyses. The author passionately describes the fates of the people she met on her way, showing their joys, sorrows, hopes and disappointments. "Arabian Tales 2" is a continuation of her literary journey, which invites the reader to discover the extraordinary world of the Orient.

In the book, we find a whole gallery of characters, from the ambitious doctor Malika, the first Libyan female ambassador, to Sofia, a half-English, half-Palestinian woman who loses her rights to her children after her husband's death. We also learn about the fate of Samira, an engineer who, despite her professional successes, experiences violence from her husband. Valko also shows the attitudes of Muslim men, both traditional and modern, their attitude to religion, women and life. The author does not avoid difficult topics such as domestic violence, gender inequality and cultural conflicts, but does so with sensitivity and understanding.

"Arabian Tales 2" is not only a collection of stories, but also a testimony to the author's personal experiences. Valko confesses that her ideal marriage, due to the stress caused by the intrigues of the despot ambassador, was put to a severe test in Libya. A marital crisis, experienced far from home and family, in a foreign and often hostile environment, is a real hell. This book is not only an adventure in the Orient, but also a story about the power of love, perseverance and hope.

Let yourself be seduced by the magic of the Orient, but also open your eyes to the uniqueness and otherness of Arab culture and customs. "Arabian Tales 2. True Stories" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Arab world and its inhabitants. It is a book that moves, inspires and encourages reflection on one's own life and values. Get to know a world that is closer than you think!