Zahra Freeth’s description of Kuwait and her people before the discovery of oil explains a vivid culture of the badu, the traditional Arab family, & the seclusion of a hidden, quiet and simple way of life. Her words have provided insight to the old Arab culture, traditions and superstitions.

She alludes to the conflict that a flood of oil wealth could cause for a country of people who had not the education nor the character to manage or understand what being wealthy meant or what it could do to change them forever. I wish I could have read “Kuwait Was My Home” before Kuwait became my home.

I would have viewed Kuwait through Freeth’s eyes, with her understanding of the Arab culture and with her appreciation & respect for the old traditional ways that have since vanished from Kuwait.