Heather M SurlsHeather M. Surls is an American writer who has lived in the Middle East for more than a decade. As an Arabic-speaking journalist, she is passionate about bridging cultural gaps and offering Western readers a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the egion and its people. Through her creative nonfiction, she highlights women's voices and examines the interplay between place, culture, faith, and spirituality. She currently resides in Amman, Jordan, with her husband and two sons. Read More Read Less