Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia by Jean Sasson (E

Description: Princess by Jean Sasson This title is a reissue of a shocking true story of life behind the veil. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Reissue of the worldwide bestseller by popular demand - a shocking true story of life behind the veil.In a land where Kings still rule, I am a Princess. You must know me only as Sultana, for I cannot reveal my true name for fear that harm will come to me and my family for what I am about to tell you.Think of a Saudi Arabian princess and what do you see? A woman glittering with jewels, living a life of unbelievable luxury. She has gold, palaces, swimming-pools, servants, designer dresses galore. But in reality she lives in a gilded cage. She has no freedom, no vote, no control over her own life, no value but as a bearer of sons. Hidden behind the veil, she is a prisoner, her jailers her father, her husband, her sons.Sultana is a member of the Saudi royal family, closely related to the King. For the sake of her daughters, she decided that it was time for a woman in her position to speak out about the reality of life for women in her country, whatever their rank. She tells of her own life, from her turbulent childhood to her arranged marriage - a happy one, until her husband decided to take a second wife - and of the lives of her sisters, her friends and her servants. In contrast to the affection and easy camaraderie amongst the women, she relates a history of appalling oppression against them, everyday occurrences that in any other culture would be seen as shocking human rights violations- forced marriages, servants bullied into sex slavery, summary executions.Princess is a testimony to a woman of indomitable spirit and great courage. By speaking out, Sultana risked bringing the wrath of the Saudi establishment upon her head and upon the heads of her children. For this reason, she told her story anonymously. Notes Reissue of the worldwide bestseller by popular demand - a shocking true story of life behind the veil. Back Cover Think of Saudi Arabia and what do you see? Terrorists spreading fear? Religious zealots? A corrupt government and a fabulously wealthy Royal family living lives of unbelievable luxury? Jean Sasson captures the flavour and reality of life in a country full of extremes and contradictions. Princess Sultana, a real Saudi princess closely related to the King, lives those contradictions, with priceless jewels, many servants, unlimited funds at her disposal, but no freedom. A prisoner in a gilded cage with no vote, no control, no value but as a mother of sons, she is totally at the mercy of the men in her life...her father, her brother, her husband. For the first time, a royal Saudi woman opens the door to give readers an unvarnished look inside a closed society. Sultana lifts the veil on the shocking world of forced marriages, sex slavery, honour killings and other outrages against women, both royal and common. Princess is a testimony to a woman of indomitable spirit and great courage. By speaking out, Sultana risks the wrath of the Saudi establishment and for this reason, she has told her story anonymously through the bestselling author Jean Sasson. This is a real-life story you will never forget. Author Biography Jean Sasson grew up in a small town in Americas deep south before moving to the Middle East in 1978 to work at a prestigious royal hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In 1985, she met Princess Sultana, who inspired the widely acclaimed Princess Trilogy. Jean later worked as freelance writer in Lebanon and Kuwait, conducting interviews with Kuwaitis who survived the first Gulf war, as well as high ranking Kuwaiti officials before, during and after the War. Her affection for the Middle East has been the motivation for a number of her books and Jean has spent her career sharing the personal stories of many courageous women. Princess- Stepping Out Of The Shadows is the latest book in the bestselling Princess series. Review Unforgettable in content, fascinating in detail - a book to move you to tears -- Fay Weldon, Mail on Sunday (Pick of the Year)Anyone with the slightest interest in human rights will find this book heart-wrenching... It had to come from a native woman to be believable -- Betty Mahmoody, bestselling author of Not Without My DaughterStartling, frank and vivid * Sunday Express *Gripping... fast-paced, enthralling * Publishers Weekly *Princess is a mind-boggling look at the everyday life of a contemporary woman in the 21,000-member-strong royal family... absolutely riveting * People magazine * Promotional Reissue of the worldwide bestseller by popular demand - a shocking true story of life behind the veil. Review Text Unforgettable in content, fascinating in detail - a book to move you to tears Review Quote Unforgettable in content, fascinating in detail - a book to move you to tears Promotional "Headline" Reissue of the worldwide bestseller by popular demand - a shocking true story of life behind the veil. Details ISBN0553816950 Author Jean Sasson Year 2004 ISBN-10 0553816950 ISBN-13 9780553816952 Format Paperback Publication Date 2004-10-01 DEWEY 305.4209538 Illustrations maps Media Book Language English Pages 304 Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Imprint Bantam Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Princess Series Short Title Princess Subtitle A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia Series Number 1 UK Release Date 2004-10-01 AU Release Date 2004-10-01 NZ Release Date 2004-10-01 Narrator Llewella Gideon Illustrator Paul Kidby Translator Christopher Collard Affiliation Professor of Criminology, University of Manchester Position Professor of Criminology Qualifications QC Alternative 9781448111312 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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