Between Two Wives

There I was, leading a daily double life, different in most things and all aspects... I was no longer a dweller, for moving continuously became a commitment. My possessions were dispersed, my senses and feelings scattered. That day, I split myself in two before life did. I am not writing a story. I am telling the story of my life.' Yusuf's life has been a series of events that would shape his destiny, his identity and the life of those he holds dearest to his heart. Between Two Wives tells his story-of life with his two wives, Aliyaa and Maria, and his inner conflict. Through a poetic and reflective narrative, the author navigates through Yusuf's life as he struggles to come to terms with his decisions, his destiny and his identity as a 'spouse-of-two'. In this book, Hussein Ali Lootah gives his readers a peek into a little-known reality of the Islamic culture: polygamy, and explores the role of destiny in shaping one's life. About the Author Hussain Ali Lootah was born in pre-federation Dubai, in 1959. He is a highly reputed lawyer who obtained his bachelor's degree in law from the United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain. He worked as a legal consultant with the UAE government for twelve years, before establishing Hussain Lootah and Associates in 1997, which has become one of the leading law firms in the country.