Beyond the Sandstorm is a story of human destiny, defiance and history. The novel traces the life of Dr. Malka Al Saadi, a gifted physician, humanitarian, scientist, mother, and war victim who rises from humble beginnings to head one of the most prestigious medical departments in Iraq. The book concludes with a warm portrait of life in the city of Philadelphia, in the United States, where the author currently resides happily with her family. She shares the positive impact this city has had on her and her family’s life. In an East-meets-West biography, the book uses simple language written from the heart to describe an astonishing forty-five-year-career.
