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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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Interesting, authentic, real-life and eye opening perspective of Saudi Arabian culture spoken from someone who lived the experience first hand

Compelling story

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I found this a good read. not many surprises to me, regarding the misuse and abuse of women by the hands of men with power and autonomy. but the story itself is shocking, as well as fascinating and keeps interest. I wanted more just as it ended. 😊👍🏼

very interesting look

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this was very well written and very sad and I found myself gasping at times at the cruelty that they had to endure in the very recent past. I can only hope and pray that things are better for Saudi Arabian women today.

What a devastating look at Saudi life.

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very interesting and enlightening. I was amazed at the horrific tortures of some of the Saudi women.

I couldn't stop listening!

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Barbarians! Little girls married off to men in their 50's & 60's. Flogging, stoning and 'rituals' I don't want to revisit. Islam: "The Religion of Peace" - my foot!

Whining women of the West who complain of their 'oppression,' 'sexism' and other 'ism's' - count your blessings & kiss the ground beneath your feet!


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This Should Be Required Reading 4 Every 'Feminist'

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Absolutely loved the book. This is my second time reading it. I read it first as a hard copy and now as an audiobook. The story is captivating and keeps you glued to the story. Sultana was very lucky to have survived her events given the way her family/people practice. I will definitely be sharing with family.

Princess

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My husband & I have lived in this country for several years. It is interesting to hear a royal princess tell her view of the same country/cities we experienced. Her life is different, yet much the same as most women there. Though, she has drivers & servants.
The people are kind & caring. I was helped in the suq several times by local women when choosing thread or fabric.
I enjoyed this story very much.

Interesting & poignant

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I could not stop listening to this book every chance I got I listened to it. it's incredible to know that the events like the ones in thisstory are still happening today.

amazing story

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This book is very inspiring the women are brave and strong I can't find a series collection to match it well done Sultana!

Princess

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This book captured my attention. Hard to stop listening to it. Difficult to hear what the women of Saudi Arabia endure.
Performance is pretty stiff - sounds like a computer, otherwise this is a worthwhile listen!

Greater understanding of Saudi Arabia

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