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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 Royalty Women Saudi Arabia Africa Iran
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This is a really great book, so interesting, and sad. Makes you feel for the life some people have to live.

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The determination it for her to defy her father and then her husband is brave. She took calculated risks to get the life she wanted with the restrictions of the family.

An interesting inside look at a princess' life

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This book was just amazing! Sometimes hard to listen to some stories but it makes us appreciate the freedom to which we have access. The princess is the story of a woman with an impressive caracter. I loved it!

Amazing book

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Great story, couldn’t stop listening. Found the narration a little dry at times but all in all a good listen

Great story.

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Loved! All women relate - no matter how much/little. Still the life of many women today.

As women we all can relate on some scale

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