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Friendship is the Gift

Guyana, Kuwait & America - An Uplifting International Relations Memoir

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Friendship is the Gift

By: Dr Maryann Beebe-Ally
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True Stories. Real Diplomacy. Unexpected Friendships.

🌍 Ever wonder what it's really like to live inside the world of diplomacy?
Step into a life few get to experience—as seen through the eyes of Dr. Maryann Beebe-Ally, a successful American businesswoman who suddenly becomes the Ambassador’s wife of a foreign embassy in the Middle East.

📖 From the Caribbean charm of Guyana to the desert elegance of Kuwait, this captivating memoir takes you behind palace gates and embassy walls. As the wife of Guyana’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr. Maryann navigates royal ceremonies, cultural curveballs, and moments of deep personal transformation—with courage, humor, and grace.

🐪 This isn’t just a memoir—it’s a heartfelt bridge between cultures.
You'll laugh, reflect, and travel across continents without ever leaving your chair.


What You’ll Discover Inside:
• Warm, funny, and eye-opening stories of life abroad
• Real-life moments of diplomacy, grace, and grit
• Honest insights on womanhood across cultures
• Middle Eastern traditions through a Western lens
• Color photos that bring the stories to life


Perfect For:
✔️ Fans of memoirs, diplomacy, and historical biographies
✔️ Travelers and expats navigating cultural change
✔️ Readers craving inspiration, human connection, and a fresh worldview
✔️ Gift-givers seeking an uplifting read with substance

🎁 Bonus: Includes full-color photographs!

🛒 Scroll up and grab your copy now—available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook.
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