Driving the Saudis : : a Chauffeur's Tale of the World's Richest Princesses ( Plus Their Servants, Nannies and one Royal Hairdresser )
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The $100 million pickup -- How did I get here? -- I'm part of a special op! -- Where are the veils? -- Palace intrigue -- The spirit of partnership -- How many hermès are too many? -- I will survive! -- Who are these people? -- Shoot the go-to girl -- Like a Hijah in the wind -- The real housewives of Riyadh -- Un-avoidable -- Kill me but make me beautiful! -- Alhamdulillah -- Beach prayer -- Shame is a very personal thing -- "Yes, Janni. We know this, Janni." -- The cool driver doesn't lose her nose -- The lockbox -- You can never really know a person -- Go, Nanny, go! Run for your life! -- How many bras are too many? -- My big fat envelope -- The $300 million getaway.
Actress, producer, and occasional chauffeur Jayne Amelia Larson offers a funny and insightful memoir about the time she spent as a driver for members of the Saudi royal family visiting Beverly Hills, detailing her invitation inside one of the world's most closely guarded monarchies.
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fascinating submitted by unknown on January 4, 2014, 8:16pm Fascinating peek into a very private world
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New York : Free Press, 2012.
Year Published: 2012
Description: xi, 208 p. ; 24 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781451640014
1451640013
SUBJECTS
Āl Saʻud, House of -- Anecdotes.
Larson, Jayne A. -- Anecdotes.
Saudi Arabians -- Los Angeles -- Anecdotes.
Kings and rulers -- Children.
Princesses -- Social life and customs.
Chauffeurs -- Los Angeles -- Anecdotes.
Los Angeles (Calif.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes.