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Second edition cover picture-available online only.
 
484 pages
$19.99
My Year in Oman
An American Experience in Arabia During
the War On Terror
 
Overview
     A month after the September 11th attacks, the somewhat skeptical author, ex-paratrooper, teacher and smart-aleck, decides to take a job teaching English in the Sultanate of Oman to, "...show at least some of the people in the Middle East that not all Americans are war-mongers." In spite of the warnings of friends, family and the U.S. State Department, the author arrives in Oman to find the country is nothing that he (nor anyone) had imagined. He finds himself teaching students in a small town who are completely different than any students he has ever taught before. He also finds himself alone as an American and quickly he becomes immersed in a culture whose people are the friendliest he has ever seen.
     He soon meets and falls in love with an Indian girl who lives two hundred miles away in Muscat. Her parents are rich and extremely conservative Hindus who will never accept their daughter being married to a "ghora" (white American). In spite of the odds against them, he drives two hundred miles every weekend, just to be with her. Together, they visit the many exotic locations Oman has to offer, from beautiful white sand beaches, to towering mountains. His unawareness of the vast differences between his own culture and the cultures he finds himself within gives him an insight to the world that most Americans (and Europeans) don't ever have. His sense of humor and his writing style make this and Another Year in Oman two of the best books you will ever read.

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What people around the world are saying about:

My Year in Oman:

An American Experience in Arabia During the War On Terror

 

Matt

 

"...I thoroughly enjoyed it and I found myself laughing out loud at times...I don't know how your book was received in the US, but I really liked reading it.  Would I have liked it as much five years ago before I could name a single city in Oman - probably not.  To me it was so real.  The struggles with Arab students lacking any preparation for a real class, the meandering through barren but beautiful landscapes, the warmth of the local people, even the descriptions of driving were greatly appreciated..."

 

Sincerely,
Lor Stangl
California, USA

Dear "Mr.Matt"

 My name is Balqees ..... and I am a 3rd year English Literature student at Sultan Qaboos University. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading your book My Year In Oman, it is one of those books which refuse to let your eyes rest! My father came by your book while randomly surfing the internet and ordered it. He read it and passed it down to me and I've passed it down to my younger sister and on it will hopefully go..."

 

Balquees

Muscat, Oman

 

 

Dear Matt,

I just finished reading your book over the last week on my business trip to Oman. It gave me a good insight and explained some of my observations from previous trips. I enjoyed it from page 1 to the finish.

 

Sincerely,

Juan Carrillo

USA

 

 

 

Mr... Matthew...I loved that part when you were introducing yourself to the students in class. It was hilarious; because as a student in a private school I've been taught by many Western teachers as well. I've sure been part in that scene myself; where the poor teacher totally loses track!

 

Hala Ahmed

Oman 

 

 

"...I loved the book so much, I ordered copies for my friends..."

 

Sarah Ferry

Pennsylvania, USA

 

 

"...well written and informative... I can't wait for the movie."

 

Judy Night

Washington State, USA

 

"...As much a personal journey as a cross-cultural one. I really enjoyed it..."

 

 

Julie Bobic

Toronto, Canada

 

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                                         484 pages

 

 To read a review of My Year in Oman in the Oman Daily Observer by Dr. Terry O'Brien, click here

 

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