Confessions of an Arabic Interpreter : The Odyssey of an Arabist 1959 - 2009

Confessions of an Arabic Interpreter is the story of an Arabist who reveals the challenges and rewards of being an interpreter at No 10 Downing Street and Buckingham Palace. Recounting his experiences from various controversial and momentous situations, the author takes the reader on an interesting journey as he narrates his tales of danger and excitement as an Arabic interpreter for government authorities and royalty. The book Includes twelve chapters; bearing the following headings: What is an Interpreter?, What’s the Problem with Arabic?, The Making of an Interpreter and the Importance of Scousers, The Making of an Arabic Interpreter, Death in Beirut, The Lure of El Dorado and No. 10 Downing Street, The Iron Lady and the Iraqis, Confessions of a Downing Street Interpreter 1985 - 1991, The Revenge of the Princes, Dubai 1991–1993, London Calling and Al Jazeera, Ibn Saud: Founder of a Kingdom and Other Controversies, and Arabia to Exeter 2000–2009.