Love across cultures explored in free author talk

Auckland City Libraries and Whitcoulls present Marguerite Van Geldermalsen, author of the fascinating memoir “Married to a Bedouin”, in a free author talk at the Central City Library on Monday 12 June.

‘"Where are you staying?" the Bedouin asked. "Why you not stay with me tonight – in my cave?" He seemed enthusiastic – and we were looking for adventure.’

As a young New Zealand backpacker travelling with a friend through the Middle East in 1978, Marguerite found her adventure in the ancient city of Petra. She fell in love not only with the Bedouin souvenir-seller who became her husband but also with his lifestyle, culture and religion and went to live with him in the fabled cliff-dwellings of Petra, “the rose red city, half as old as time.”

This is her story of a love across cultures that endured until her husband’s death in 2002.

Details are:
Date: Monday 12 June
Time: 6pm
Location: Whare Wananga, 2nd Floor, Central City Library 44-46 Lorne St CBD
Bookings: Call Karen on 09 307 7764.

For more information check out our website www.aucklandcitylibraries.com.
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