First published 2012
Jayne takes the wheel of a luxury car in Beverly Hills, tasked with driving members of the Saudi royal family during their extended stay in America. She navigates the complex world of wealth and protocol while ferrying her passengers between shopping excursions, medical appointments, and social visits. The job demands discretion and cultural sensitivity as Jayne witnesses the private lives of her employers. She must balance her American independence with the expectations of serving a traditional monarchy. The work challenges her assumptions about privilege, family dynamics, and cross-cultural understanding. Through countless hours behind the wheel, Jayne discovers the human stories beneath the headlines about oil wealth and royal excess.
Genres: autobiography, contemporary, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: cultural-clash, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Beverly Hills, America, Saudi Arabia
Period: 21st-century
224 pages · Kindle Edition · Free Press