As business opportunities are drawing unprecedented numbers of Western families to the Arabian Gulf region, is the book to read. Written from her home in Qatar, Mrs. Vaughan's Diary is not a how-to book on living in the area, but rather an honest look at day-to-day life for expatriates who may only know the region from television news reports. 'Definitely a necessary read for families contemplating a move to the region."-Robin Pascoe, www.expatexpert.com, author of ; .