The Stone at the Door (glossy cover)

Who doesn't love a good love story? A young man in search of his bride goes to a trusted father-figure to help him find that young woman. The man is very willing to help. And it looks like everything is set for the wedding. However there is just one hurdle to overcome. The young man must move a mysterious stone away from the door. If this young woman is truly the bride Allah has selected for him it shouldn't be a problem to move the stone. And that is the problem.Over the years I have collected over two hundred fifty tales from around the world. Hands down no competition not even close this is my favorite one. Not only is it a beautiful story but it reminds me of the two wonderful years I lived in Morocco.On my very first vacation I headed over the Atlas Mountains into the Sahara Desert where I could ride a camel. Seriously who wouldn't want to do that? But in order to get there the bus always stopped for a break in Taddart at the crest of the mountains. On my very first trip through Taddart I met Lahcen. The friendship was instant. I returned there over and over whenever I needed to escape from Casablanca. I stayed in Lahcen's home shared tagine with his family and made a friend for life. I brought friends and family to Taddart over the years. They all loved the Moroccan experience and they especially loved Lahcen. I guess love was in the air. One man had a crush on my sister. He called her a gazelle. And he offered two camels for her. Her husband would never have approved.