Married to a Bedouin

This captivating memoir recounts the extraordinary life of Marguerite van Geldermalsen, a New Zealand-born nurse who married a Bedouin man and lived among the desert tribes of Jordan. From her initial encounter in 1978 to life in a centuries-old cave, she immerses herself in Bedouin customs, learning their language, converting to Islam, and raising a family in a unique cultural setting. Her story offers a rare glimpse into the legendary hospitality and lifestyle of the Bedouin Arabs, as experienced through her personal journey of adaptation and discovery.