Reviews

This wonderful book is a must-have for any Arabian horse enthusiast. Described as "a collection of Arabic names with translations and pronunciations especially for the Arabian horse lover", this book certainly lives up to that description and more. Beginning with the philosophy behind the true naming of the Arabian horse and the origin of the breed, the introduction takes you through the world of story-telling within the Bedouin tribes and is well worth a read. The dictionary itself is divided into two sections (Arabic-English) and (English-Arabic), and the sections themselves are presented in the masculine and feminne forms. For example, the name "Great" is Jaleel in the masculine form and Jaleelah in the feminine. Each word also comes with the correct pronunciation! Full of quotes and beautiful photos, as well as the horse names themselves, this reference book is a beautiful journey.
(Review by: Samantha Mattocks, editor of The Arabian Magazine, Great Britain)

Authentic Arabian Horse Names is a wonderful book which sets out to help Arabian horse (and Saluki) owners select a proper and true Arabic name for their new foal (puppy). In the first fifty pages of the book are chapters dedicated to the history of the Arabian horse, the importance of the proper naming of the foals, along with wonderful stories of the legends and mysteries behind the Arabian horse of today. The balance of the book contains an Arabic-English, and English-Arabic section with the Arabic name, the Arabic symbol/writing for the name, the proper pronunciation, and the English translation. The names are shown in their proper Mouher (male) and Mouhra (female) form. This hard-bound book's cover depicts the gorgeous 1986 painting by Andre Pater, which features a Saluki, entitled "When Bargaining Gets Tight". Just one or the other of the sections, the history-myth of the Arabian horse, or the names with the proper pronunciations would be worth the price of the book, but the combination is a winning volume of knowledge.
(Review by: Marilyn Labrache Brown, editor of The Classic Saluki, USA).

It is a beautiful book and so interesting to read! I have spent the last three days reading it and rereading many passages in it. Irene Tones' illustrations are fabulous! I am an English major, thus I find literature, traditions, myth and lore from diverse cultures a cource of endless fascination. I particularly loved "The Story of the Horseman". I value wisdom more each day.
(Review by: Roxanne Weibe, USA)

I enjoy your book and review it almost daily. I personally know how much work goes into creating a book, the long hours and deep commitment. Not only did I greatly enjoy the content, but I also enjoy your quotes, the photos, seeing the Arabic spellings, and the cover, too. Your stories in your book captivated me. In my opinion, you have a very natural storytelling ability that invokes deep emotions. Something I know other aspiring writers try to capture and do when they speak from the heart like you have done I was left wanting more of these stories, and yearning to learn more about Arabic custom.
(Review by:Sheila Bautz, Canada)

From the very first pages I have found the book very interesting. I do not have a need to find names for my horses, but being interested in everything related to Arabian horses (the history of the breed, etc) and being so fascinated by the Arabic alphabet and calligraphy, I have found it extremely nice to see these names the way they are written and pronounced in their original language.
(Review by: Paola Marinangeli, Italy)