Veiled Horizons

Publication Date June 9, 2025

The wife—a professional, highly credentialed American woman—of author Nabil Khouri, recounts her trek into the heart of Arabian culture and business.

Nabil Khouri’s book, The Young Terrorist, won a Gold Medal for memoir from the Eric Hoffer Awards, for its gripping narrative of a young Arab terrorist turned American patriot.

Mary Khouri remained a proud American as she embraced Arab culture. A scholar and businesswomen, she wrapped herself in the clothes of Arab women, and learned to appreciate—with her whole heart—the food, rituals, and mores of the Arab world.

The two Khouri books are a perfect pair: The journeys of both Mary and Nabil illuminate the curiosity, focus, and daunting adventure of someone who feels a deep need to immerse themselves in a very different culture. And one of the biggest motivations to explore was their love for each other.