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Princess

A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia

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Princess

Written 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.

©2004 The Sasson Corporation (P)2012 Audible, Inc. Middle East Politicians Politics & Activism Women
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Great narration. Would have been even better to listen to it in a more regionally authentic voice since the book is in first person.

good book

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Great narration giving insights of arab culture and influence of islam on humanity at large

inspiring

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A sad but real struggle of life faced by Saudi women. If this was the situation for royal princesses, what hope would the common woman have had? Some rather depressing stories of little children, young women and more, living as little more than slaves to please the more powerful gender in their country.

Sad reality of Saudi women

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It’s a really good book but with a messed up story.
They way the story is narrated and been told, it’s really nice. But it’s so messed up because of the conservative point of views of Islam. I feel so bad for those women who are a victim of religion and this conservative society. More power to those who fight every single day to bring a change.

It’s a really good book but with a messed up story.

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I loved the book so much and just kept admiring this princess courage to have her words printed about the unfortunate status of women in her society.

Shocking yet a story you want to know more

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