When one of Kuwaits richest businessmen unexpectedly contacts author Taleb Al-Rifai, he has an unusual request: write a biographical novel that traces his ascent from poverty into the upper reaches of Kuwaiti society. As fact mixes with fiction, Al-Rifai is torn over whether writing such a book compromises his integrity as a writer.Al-Rifai is soon plunged into a world of enormous wealth, soaring ambitions, and frustrated love. Its not only Al-Rifais reputation at stake: there are powerful people who dont want this novel to be written, and they will stop at almost nothing to prevent it. Will Al-Rifai write the book? Will the forces lining up against him allow it?

Book Information
ISBN 9789927119385
Author Taleb Al-Rifai
Format Paperback
Page Count 148
Imprint Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
Publisher Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press