A true story of life behind the veil is another pageturner related by princess sultana. 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. Sasson are collaborating on this new book to bring readers up to date not only with the princess and her. Recommended to book clubs by 6 of 6 members sultana is a saudi arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. My favorite scene of the book was when princess sultana was in europe and she was speaking to her husband on the phone about the possibility of her coming. Now, more than twentyfive years later, this compelling journey continues as we follow the fortunes and the dazzling life of the princess, her friends and her family. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Sasson a note to readers from jean sasson since the revolutions in egypt and tunisia, the violence in libya, and the unrest spreading through bahrain, yemen, and iran, ive received many letters from readers who are turning to princess and its sequels, princess sultanas daughters and princess sultanas circle. Apr 15, 2016 there are only a few places where you can purchase cheap books in dubai. Princess a true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab.
Their only use is to produce male offspring, and to service their husbands. Princess describes the life of princess sultana al saud, a princess in the royal house of saudi arabia. Princess sultanas daughters by jean sasson, jean sasson. This study guide consists of approximately 33 pages of. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on princess. Jean sasson has 23 books on goodreads with 140018 ratings. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, published by windsorbrooke books. A member of the royal family of saudi arabia, sultana now is married to a progressive prince, but this privileged status does not protect her or her two daughters from the countrys repressive laws against women. The book princess written by jean sasson tells the life of sultana, the name of the princess, sultana is a substitute for her real name due to the dangers she could later face if traced a saudi princess bounded by a strict society that she says define women nothing more than a tool to fulfill their sexual desires and bearer of their children. The rape of kuwait, and the bestselling princess trilogy princess.
Does princess sultana really exist and if so why hasnt. She believes in living life to the fullest and standing up for what she knows is right. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on princess sultanas daughters by jean sasson. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by jean sasson. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia even includes a revealing interview with princess sultana her first interview in eight years. In her book princess, jean sasson conveys through the princess sultanas story of the many abuses of women in saudi arabia. She is an american writer whose work mainly centers around women in the middle east. Penned by national best selling author jean sasson, princess sultana tells her story of what it is like for herself and all women living in saudi arabia. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia. Jean p sasson americanborn sasson recounts the life story of a saudi princess she met while living in saudi arabia, offering a glimpse of the appalling conditions endured by even privileged women in the middle.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, her second book, chronicles the life of sultana, a purported saudi princess. In 1985, she met princess sultana, who inspired the widely acclaimed princess trilogy. Sultana is a saudi arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. This is a threepart complete study guide for the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author jean sassons princess trilogy, which includes one threepart. This is a threepart complete study guide for the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author jean sasson s princess trilogy, which includes one threepart guide on her most internationally acclaimed books. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by jean p. The book follows the real life story of princess sultana al saud of saudi arabia the. Sasson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.
A new york times bestseller, princess was named one of the 500 great books by women since 0. To a large extent, the book holds true to the lives of saudi women at the time such as a lack of proper education, forced marriages, and honor killings. Besides her love for books she also enjoys music and cooking. Sasson is a true story based on information given to the writer by a saudi arabian princess. To counter all the suffering, a tone of hope rings true in the. I have requested an americanfriend and writer, jean sasson. Princess plagiarism suit provides rare look into literary. Isbn 0857522426 transworld doubleday uk publisher august 28, 2014 princess, more tears to cry is the fourth in the princess sultana series about the worlds most beloved saudi princess, princess sultana. In desert royal she continues her story at a period of crisis in. Princess tells the story of princess sultana, a royal woman who lives the most privileged of material lives yet she is held back by the country she lives in. Now, in this longawaited, compelling new book, sasson and the princess sultana return to tell the world what it means to. With the help of jean sasson, princess sultana pulls back the veil of female oppression and opens our eyes to an often forgotten group of women. Dec 01, 2004 jean sasson in 1985, she met princess sultana, who inspired the widely acclaimed princess trilogy.
Jean sasson has narrated the story in first person in the voice of the princess herself. Princess sultanas daughters, by jean sasson, is a biography written in the voice of princess sultana, a supposedly reallife royal princess of saudi arabia under an assumed name. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father. From an early age, the male child is taught that women are of little value. I originally started out learning more about them because i considered them to be americas enemies and, as that. For thousands of years, women in saudi arabia has earned no respect, given no identity as if invisible, and were treated like sexual objects. It contains a lot of detail on what happens to sultanas children, and relatives, in saudiarabia. Jean later worked as freelance writer in lebanon and kuwait, conducting interviews with kuwaitis who survived the first gulf war, as well as. Jean sasson author of fourteen books, most of which were. Read download princess sultanas circle pdf pdf book library. I am an american who has developed an interest in islam and muslim culture. In this book, sasson the rape of kuwait, 1991 tells the fascinating story of sultana, an unidentified saudi princess who yearns for recognition in her own right, not as an adjunct of men. Jean sasson is a writer and lecturer who has lived in saudi arabia and traveled extensively in the middle east.
For those who wish to know more, soraya altorkis women in saudi arabia and paryeen shaukat alis status of women in the muslim world 1975 are good. If an ounce of compassion exists in your heart, princess. Summary sultana is a saudi arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. This is somewhat of a followup to jean sasson s first book the rape of kuwait. Its the story of a young woman who was stoned to death for bringing dishonor upon her family she had been raped by her brothers friends, who then lied and. It sold to 43 countries and spent weeks on the new york times bestseller list.
Jean p sasson a royal saudi woman opens the door to give an unvarnished look inside a closed society. Assuming the voice of a woman who cannot tell her own story, sasson, as an. In the compelling second novel of the princess series, jean sasson and princess sultana turn the spotlight on sultanas two teenage daughters, maha and amani as second generation members of the royal family who have benefited from saudi oil wealth, maha and amani have been surrounded by untold opulence and luxury since the day they were born. 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. Jean sasson, in my opinion, is one of the best feminism writers. Its important to note that each of the books in the study guide includes an allnew interview with jean sasson and the study guide for princess. That was the question i was asking myself as i finished reading jean sasson s princess. In the compelling second novel of the princess series, jean sasson and princess sultana turn the spotlight on sultanas two teenage daughters, maha and amani. Sep 10, 2012 this is a threepart complete study guide for the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author jean sasson s princess trilogy, which includes one threepart guide on her most internationally acclaimed books. Princess sultanas daughters, by jean sasson, is a biography written in the voice of princess sultana, a supposedly reallife royal princess. As second generation members of the royal family who have benefited from saudi oil wealth, maha and amani have been surrounded by untold opulence and luxury since the day they were born. Princess trilogy study guide by jean sasson goodreads. Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Princess a true story of life behind the veil in saudi.
Eager to see the world outside her tiny southern town of 800 people, jean jumped at the opportunity to travel and work abroadspecifically at the king faisal specialist hospital and research centre in riyadh, saudi arabia. Sultana tells of appalling oppressions, everyday occurrences that in any other culture would be seen as shocking human rights violations. Think of a saudi arabian princess and what do you see. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia study guide contains a comprehensive summary and anal. Princess is the story of a saudi arabian princess looking to find her own unique voice within a culture set upon a doctrine of female oppression. After her presentation, she answered questions from members. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, and her country. Now, jean sasson again had hit bestseller lists with a book entitled princess.
Through jean sasson, sultana, a member of saudi arabian royal family, tells about shocking life behind the vail. Lent to me by a friend, which led me to buying a copy for myself. Mar 12, 2019 there are only a few places where you can purchase cheap books in dubai. Sultana was born the tenth daughter of a prince of saudi arabia and grew up in a world of luxury. This book depicts how even the royal woman are beaten, executed and enslaved by their fathers, sons and husbands. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia jean sasson, 1992 midpoint trade books 296 pp. A homemaker based in delhi, reiki channel whose life begins and ends on the. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia teen. She shares her shaking life journey along with great historical events happened in saudi arabia.
One of my favourite places is house of prose, a secondhand bookstore, where i bought princess a book that you can see in every bookstore around the city. The book purported to be based upon the diaries of princess sultana, an alias for a petite, snubnosed granddaughter of king abdul aziz ibn saud, founder of the modern kingdom of saudi arabia. A note to readers from jean sasson since the revolutions in egypt and tunisia, the violence in libya, and the unrest spreading through bahrain, yemen, and iran, ive received many letters from readers who are turning to princess and its sequels, princess sultanas daughters and princess sultanas. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewels, designer dresses galore. Dec 31, 2011 jean sassons book princess on the life events of a saudi princess gives great insights on the lives of saudi women in the 90s.
Aug 22, 2019 despite having a decadent palace, four mansions on three continents, and opulent jewels from an adoring husband, saudi princess sultana al saud refuses to let the glitz of the royal lifestyle or the antics of the royal family distract her from the truth. She has no freedom, no vote, no control over her own life, no value but as a bearer of sons. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, princess sultanas daughters, and princess sultanas circle. But before i get into that let me give some background. It was also an alternate selection of the literary guild and doubleday book club and a readers digest selection. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia available in paperback or as an e book on your kindle or nook princess describes the life of princess sultana al saud, a princess in the royal house of saudi arabia. Jean sasson s biography of a saudi princess, known in the book by a pseudonym to protect her identity and, by extension, her life, occurs against a backdrop of the conservative islamic. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read princess. The true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, princess alsaud and the acclaimed author jean sasson began a remarkable series of books. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, princess sultanas daughters, and princess. Sasson lived in saudi arabia for twelve years as an admisitrative coordinator of medical affairs for a specialist hospital.
Princess by sasson, jean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Growing up in troy, alabama, jean sasson found adventure between the pages of her favorite books. Life behind the veil in saudi arabia was published, it became an immediate international bestseller. But by telling her story to jean sasson, sultana has allowed us to see beyond. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia jean sasson, 1992. Princess is a testimony to a woman of indomitable spirit and courage, and you will never forget her or her muslim sisters. Reissue of the third gripping instalment of princess sultanas life behind the veil revelations by the author of the bestselling princess and daughters of arabia. In the introduction to princess, sultana tells the reader that, it is wrong, however. Buy princess sultanas circle by jean sasson online at alibris.
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