Jordan’s Jewish Drama Queen: A Memoir About Peace in the Middle East

Lee-Alison Sibley's memoir, Jordan's Jewish Drama Queen, takes the reader on a journey into the very soul of Arab life in Amman, Jordan. In the best tradition of storytelling, Sibley, a talented soprano who has entertained internationally, leads us into the heart of her adventure as she and her family leave the comfort and security of suburban Virginia to forge new lives abroad. In 1997, with her teenage son in an international school and her husband at the American Embassy, Sibley becomes the head of the Performing Arts Department of an elite Jordanian school. At first hiding her Jewish identity, she finally reveals her true heritage and faces some unexpected and dramatic reactions. From faculty relationships to the tragic loss of a beloved student, the reader is immediately pulled into this fascinating memoir. Peace, according to the author, is found within one's heart and soul. For readers of this exceptionally touching personal history, peace is coupled with acceptance and love.