Cairo: June, 1967

A Dangerous Place for an American

Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book Cairo: June, 1967 by Evalyn Ruth Anderson, iUniverse
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Evalyn Ruth Anderson ISBN: 9780595873401
Publisher: iUniverse Publication: May 17, 2007
Imprint: iUniverse Language: English
Author: Evalyn Ruth Anderson
ISBN: 9780595873401
Publisher: iUniverse
Publication: May 17, 2007
Imprint: iUniverse
Language: English

An outsider, who did not speak the language, at first, I saw only the surface of life in Cairo. I was thrilled to be in the "land of the Pharaohs," which had fascinated me since I was a teen-ager.

Gradually, the dark side of Egyptian life began to reveal itself. Spied upon by neighbors, my students, my servant and possibly others, as well as the secret police, I began to watch my words, as I taught my students, in a way I had never done before. Still, I felt that I was safe because I had nothing to hide.

Or so I thought. One day, a journalist wrote that teachers were used as CIA agents in countries where the United States had no other representatives. As the Cairo mobs shouted anti-American slogans, I realized just how vulnerable I was.

Later, when war rumors began to spread, my greatest fear was being trapped inside Egypt, with my young son, in the middle of a war. My thoughts and energy were focused on the delicate balance between fleeing too soon, or unnecessarily, and being considered a "hysterical woman" by my professional colleagues, or waiting too long before leaving.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

An outsider, who did not speak the language, at first, I saw only the surface of life in Cairo. I was thrilled to be in the "land of the Pharaohs," which had fascinated me since I was a teen-ager.

Gradually, the dark side of Egyptian life began to reveal itself. Spied upon by neighbors, my students, my servant and possibly others, as well as the secret police, I began to watch my words, as I taught my students, in a way I had never done before. Still, I felt that I was safe because I had nothing to hide.

Or so I thought. One day, a journalist wrote that teachers were used as CIA agents in countries where the United States had no other representatives. As the Cairo mobs shouted anti-American slogans, I realized just how vulnerable I was.

Later, when war rumors began to spread, my greatest fear was being trapped inside Egypt, with my young son, in the middle of a war. My thoughts and energy were focused on the delicate balance between fleeing too soon, or unnecessarily, and being considered a "hysterical woman" by my professional colleagues, or waiting too long before leaving.

More books from iUniverse

Cover of the book That Quixotic Lady by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book Tears on Her Face by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book Through the Veil by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book A Healthy Weight by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book Hard Ground by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book Once Upon a Time in America by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book Gift from the Ancients by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book The Cry of the Falcon by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book The Adventures of Spike the Cat by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book Just Every Day by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book The Spousal Relationship by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book Nikki G by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book Beyond Tears by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book The Skinny on Sarah by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
Cover of the book I Need; I Want by Evalyn Ruth Anderson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy