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Title details for The Woman Who Fell from the Sky by Jennifer Steil - Available

The Woman Who Fell from the Sky

An American Journalist in Yemen

by Jennifer Steil
Jennifer Steil
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Restless in her career and her life in general, Jennifer Steil, a gregarious, liberal New Yorker, initially accepts a short-term opportunity to teach a journalism class to the staff of the Yemen Observer in Sana'a, the beautiful, old, and very conservative capital of Yemen.


Seduced by the eager reporters and the enticing prospect of spreading democratic journalistic ideals there, she extends her stay to a year as the paper's editor in chief. But she is quickly confronted with the conservative realities of Yemen—and their surprising advantages. She discovers unexpected benefits in the concealment behind the modified burqa she wears. In teaching the basics of fair and balanced journalism to a staff that included plagiarists and polemicists, she falls in love with her career again. In confronting the blatant mistreatment and strict governance of women by their male counterparts, she learns to appreciate the strength of Arab women in the workplace. And in forging surprisingly deep friendships with women and men whose traditions and beliefs are in total opposition to her own, she learns a cultural appreciation she never could have predicted.

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  • Release date

    May 17, 2010

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      • ISBN: 9781400197231
      • File size: 322133 KB
      • Duration: 11:11:06

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Jennifer Steil was working as a respected New York City editor when a friend tapped her for a three-week assignment in Yemen to teach journalism to eager students. Initially, Steil's narration style is a bit low-key; however, her enthusiasm and unique brand of humor blossom as she details the achievements of her staff after she accepts a longer-term assignment with the YEMEN OBSERVER. In a country where freedom of the press is constrained and a woman's status is considered inferior yet quietly formidable, the reporting techniques of her staff sometimes test Steil's patience. As her time in Yemen lengthens, she describes her admiration for this ancient culture with its exotic beauty, intriguing Arab customs, and tantalizing foods. She also recounts how she finds the love of her life in a fascinating country she comes to love. B.J.P. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

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