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Princess

A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia

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Princess

By: Jean Sasson
Narrated by: Catherine Byers
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Princess describes the life of Princess Sultana Al Sa'ud, a princess in the royal house of Saudi Arabia. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, and her country.

Sultana tells of appalling oppressions, everyday occurrences that in any other culture would be seen as shocking human rights violations: 13-year-old girls forced to marry men five times their age; young women killed by drowning, stoning, or isolation in the "women's room". Princess is a testimony to a woman of indomitable spirit and courage, and you will never forget her or her Muslim sisters.

A New York Times best-seller, Princess was named one of the 500 Great Books by Women Since 1300. It was also an Alternate Selection of the Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club and a Reader's Digest Selection.

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Princess is Sultana’s heart-warming and tear-inducing account of womanhood for the privileged echelons of Saudi Arabia. Her unquenchable spiritedness are intoxicating and addictive - the horrors of what she has witnessed women endure is tempered by the magic of the wonderful women in her life and tales of their mischief.

Sultana’s revealing and empathetic narrative shows bravery and resilience to be admired.

This window into depth of the plight facing eastern women is tragic but inspiring - no longer can we in the west be blind to the thirst for freedom of these women, and no longer can we be blind to the selfishness, ignorance and outright cruelty of men free to preside over a subservient gender.

Tragic, fascinating and awe inspiring

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I think this is the biggest horror that I have ever heard or read,the truly violent uncaring men of this society made me want to scream out,in v
fact as each women came to violence and betrayal I was thinking,why don't they just grab a knife..they will die anyway,or their lives will not be worth living....but...praise be to Jean Sasson for opening my eyes.if even a little bit of this is true..then all our eyes should be opened..

A Horror Story.

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Brilliantly written book very insightful as well as heartbreaking in places. Read beautifully and a gripping story of how this person tried to make a difference in a male dominated world.
Highly recommended

A peek in to another world!

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It was disturbing reality for these woman that deserve so much more. I heard of similar stories before and it's upsetting that even in this modern times women are treated so poorly. Children that are joung girls get discriminated. Education should be compulsory and available for everyone you would think. Makes my skin crawl how narrow minded man kind can be. Sad that men that come from their mother are looking down on women. I understand people need belief of some sort to lead their life. But to destroy children's childhood for the purpose of satisfying their evil ego. What kind of a man can you call urself after such bad deeds? Never ever that would be tolerated any where else. It's being a paedophile and they kept in prisons where they get killed. Ruthless this world we live in. Angers me that there are demons out there like that. I listened to the audible and felt like I could feel every pain Princess and other women have gone through. My heart goes out for every woman, child that has been unfairly abused and mistreated.

Very brave from Princess

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I enjoyed listening to this book. It is very well written. I admire Saltana's spirit and courage to deal with her personal injustices in her own unique way. It is an eye opener as to the plight of Suadi women even if they are of royal blood.

Very interesting

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