Sea and the Hills

The Sea and the HillsElegantly written and suffused with optimism... --Blueink Review, Colorado, USAThe Sea and the Hills: The Life of Hussain Najadi, is more than just a memoir of a manwith a talent for high fi nance. It is, as the cover notes, a story of oil, politics and justice,and it is the latter that makes the book a good and worthwhile read. -- Mark G. McLaughlin, Clarion Review, USAUltimately vindicated, the author (Hussain Najadi) reflects upon the ways thatfate, determination and the support of loved ones infl uenced his life. He later defi nessuccess from a signifi cantly altered perspective as he continues to pursue the originalquest of building bridges among nations, cultures, and civilisations in order tocreate a more equitable world in which everyone is able to share the fruits of ourglobal resources. --Kirkus Indie, Texas, USAAs a friend for more than 30 years, from the day I met him in Kuala Lumpur, Im extremelypleased that Hussain has told his story. It is fascinating in itself, but it is also worth readingfor the lessons it contains. The most obvious is that intellectual curiosity, combined with anopen mind and relentless drive, can go a long way towards compensating for the lackof formal education. Readers will fi nd others as well. --Barry Wain, Singapore, Author, former Managing Editor, Wall Street Journal Asia. ...its a fi ne piece of literature, a master piece I should say, true life experience of theup & down, the different culture across the many continents brought down generationafter generation, the vision of the past live the present culture, oppression, colonialism,powerful sheikh, fair play, the power that be of the day say it all, it is a very motivationalpiece of literature to read. -- Albert Cheong ys - MalaysiaA brilliant and inspirational story from a charismatic fi gure! A fascinating story notonly from a historical point of view, the rise of the Arab and Asian world, but touchingfrom a human perspective, the story of a man who is never defeated and goes aheaddespite of the adversities of his personal and his countrys history...this autobiography isa masterpiece, its characters are beautifully portrayed, the story is superbly told ... --Elena of Italy (also shown on Amazons review page)Hussain Najadi is no stranger to hardships, and his autobiography, The Sea and the Hills,showcases his extraordinary life. From being ejected from his home country Bahrain for plottingagainst British colonial rule, to his golden triangle- Western technology, management, andknow-how, Asian natural resources, and Arab capital- he has had successes and triumphs atevery turn. The book tells the story of his rapid rise to success and his reign as the leader inwholesale and corporate banking in Southeast Asia. Matthew Bryant, Bohlsen Group, Indiana, USA