Now, in this longawaited, compelling new book, sasson and the princess sultana return to tell the world what it means to be a saudi woman today. Dr meena the woman who helps abused women to heal and fight for their rights, and fatima, the mother of twin. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia first published in 1992, and due to its popularity, rereleased in a new edition in 2003 set the stage for this work by depicting the life of princess sultana from early childhood to the gulf war of 1991. She shares her shaking life journey along with great historical events happened in saudi arabia. It is easy to say that it is lower when you do not have to count the following as crimes.
Sultana remains immensely proud of her country and her heritage, and she desires better for her people. Its a ghost written story by jean sasson about the life of a royal princess of the ruling saud dynasty of saudi arabia. Princess, princess series by jean sasson 9780553816952. It details the dysfunction, hypocrisy and imposed inertia of the royal family in general, and depravity of some members in particular. As in her previous bestselling accounts of the lifestyles of the superwealthy royals in oilrich saudi arabia, princess and the rape of kuwait, sasson writes in. 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. Princess sultanas daughters by jean sasson, jean sasson. Now, jean sasson again had hit bestseller lists with a book entitled princess. You must know me only as sultana, for i cannot reveal my true name for fear that harm will come to me. This book is said to be about sultana not real name who is a saudi princess and even though she belongs to the royal family she is bound by strict rules that define that women are only used for sexual relief and to bear the children for their husbands. It looks like her 21 years of writing hoaxes are finally up. Book with confidence princess cruises is a member of abta, membership number v8764 which means you have the benefit of abtas assistance and code of conduct. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia chronicles the life of sultana, a purported saudi princess.
Life behind the veil in saudi arabia was published, it became an immediate international bestseller. Sasson lived in saudi arabia for twelve years as an admisitrative coordinator of medical affairs for a specialist hospital. Stepping out of the shadows is the latest nonfiction book by acclaimed author and middle east expert jean sasson. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, princess sultanas daughters, and princess sultanas circle. 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. It sold to 43 countries and spent weeks on the new york times bestseller list. 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. Princess sultanas daughters by sasson, jean book the fast free shipping. Until now, osama bin ladens family members have not cooperated with any writers or journalists. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read princess. Harry sasson is one of, if not the most famous, chefs in all of colombia and his namesake restaurant is one of the most prestigious in bogota. She has no freedom, no control over her own life, no value but as a bearer of sons. It claims to be a true story, detailing gender inequalities experienced by saudi arabian women.
It sold in 43 countries and spent weeks on the new. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. 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. And how they are enslaved by their fathers, husbands and brothers. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, princess sultanas daughters, princess sultanas circle princess trilogy, princess, mo. Due to security concerns, it is written by an american author based on her correspondence with a saudi arabian princess named sultana. It is called the phony princess, and exposes the very author of the princess books as a hoax author. Princess plagiarism suit provides rare look into literary. Princess 2 by sasson, jean hardback book the fast free.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia jean sasson, 1992 midpoint trade books 296 pp. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, and her country. A saudi woman discusses what life is like for women in her country, describing how women are sold into marriage to men five times their age, are treated as their. Jean sasson s book princess on the life events of a saudi princess gives great insights on the lives of saudi women in the 90s. 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. 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. The powerful true story of princess sultana alsaud continues in the third book of the harrowing princess series. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by. After the recent success of princess, more tears to cry the princess alsaud and jean sasson are collaborating on this new book to bring readers up to date not only with the princess and her family but the stories and experiences of characters who formed the focus of the last book. Book overview this description may be from another edition of this product. By speaking out, sultana risked bringing the wrath of the saudi establishment upon. Buy princess sultanas circle by jean sasson online at alibris.
The forced marriage of sultanas niece to a cruel and depraved older man, and sultanas discovery of the harem of sex slaves kept by a royal cousin, makes this brave royal princess more determined than ever to fight the oppression of women in saudi arabia. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, her second book, chronicles the life of sultana, a purported. Princess describes the life of princess sultana al saud, a princess in the royal house of saudi arabia. The forced marriage of sultanas niece to a cruel and depraved older man, and. Discover princess as its meant to be heard, narrated by catherine byers.
Jean sasson does a fantastic job of telling sultanas story without picking a political side or condemning her country as a whole. 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. Sasson is a true story based on information given to the writer by a saudi arabian princess. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, princess sultanas daughters, princess sultanas circle, and. Feb 26, 2021 if you think jean sasson s princess books are an expose on saudi arabias womens downtrodden life, you have to read the latest princess book. 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. Now, with unprecedented access and insight, jean sasson, author of the bestselling princess. 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. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by jean sasson 33,736 ratings, 3. Sasson, who was employed as a secretary at a hospital in riyadh for four years and who remained in the saudi capital for another six years as the wife of a british insurance salesman, peter sasson, writes in her acknowledgments for the first princess book. It seems like the perfect life, with the perfect woman. 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. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewels, designer dresses galore.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, her second book, chronicles the life of sultana, a. 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. 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. Princess sultanas daughter is the second book in the princess series as of aug. An avid reader from an early age, she had read all the books in her school library by the time she was 15 years old. In 1985, she met princess sultana, who inspired the widely acclaimed princess trilogy. Princess, by jean sasson is the life story of a saudi princess as told to an american journalist. It details the dysfunction, hypocrisy and imposed inertia of the royal.
This is a true biography story about princess sultana and her two daughters, maha and amani. Princess a true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia jean sasson for additional information about jean sasson and her books, or for updates on princess sultana, womens issues, and saudi arabia, please visit the following websites. I have been reading the book princess by jean sasson. It sold to 43 countries and spent weeks on the new york times best seller list. It sold in 43 countries and spent weeks on the new york. Jean sasson on joys and fears of a princess books gulf news. Princess quotes by jean sasson meet your next favorite book. 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. This is the sixth book in the biographical princess series which was published in 2018.
She tells of rituals and society, instilled by the men who dominate the supposedly weaker sex. Princess is a very wellwritten book, giving a voice to silenced stories. It was also an alternate selection of the literary guild and doubleday book club and a readers digest selection. Sultana is a saudi arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. Buy a cheap copy of princess sultanas circle book by jean sasson. Princess is a testimony to a woman of indomitable spirit and great courage.
Every time jean sasson comes out with a new book i always try to read it as soon as i can because i always learn so much. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia from bookrags. Set in a renovated mansion that was originally built in 1934 the restaurant has a feeling of antiquity, that is, until you step into the ultra modern, sleek glass enclosed back yard of the. Excited to start book number two, princess sultanas daughters following by princess sultanas circle. When given the chance to travel, sasson accepted a position at the king faisal specialist hospital and research centre in riyadh, and lived in the kingdom of saudi arabia for 12 years. Apr 15, 2016 there are only a few places where you can purchase cheap books in dubai. Life behind the veil in saudi arabia was published, it became an immediate international best seller. Sultana is a pseudonym to protect the identity of the princess the book recounts the life of princess sultana, from childhood in the 1960s to married life and motherhood in the 1990s. Sep 29, 20 princess by jean sasson is the story of a girl is born into a royal family with unimaginable amounts of wealth, gold, clothes, diamonds, maids and other such luxuries.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by jean p. Sultana was born the tenth daughter of a prince of saudi arabia and grew up in a world of luxury. Now, in this longawaited, compelling new book, sasson and the princess sultana return to tell the world what it means to. 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. This is somewhat of a followup to jean sasson s first book the rape of kuwait.
The identity of sultana a pseudonym is concealed to assure her safety. Read download princess sultanas circle pdf pdf book library. Van every book by jean sasson is available on kindle and nook and as other e books formats. 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 bestseller, princess was named one of the 500 great books by women since 0. You can use abtas approved alternative dispute resolution adr process if you have a complaint that is not resolved. The rape of kuwait, and the bestselling princess trilogy princess. Princess a true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia jean sasson for additional information about jean sasson and her books, or for updates on princess sultana, womens. Princess a true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia this edition was published in 1993 by avon books in new york, ny. Jean sasson books list of books by author jean sasson thriftbooks.
Sultana tells of appalling oppressions, everyday occurrences that in any other culture would be seen as shocking human rights violations. After the forced marriage of her niece to a cruel, depraved older man and her discovery of the harem of sex slaves kept by a royal cousin, princess sultana is more determined than ever to fight the oppression of women in saudi arabia. Jean later worked as freelance writer in lebanon and kuwait, conducting interviews with kuwaitis who survived the first gulf war, as well as. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, her second book, chronicles the life of sultana, a purported saudi princess. Jean sasson has 23 books on goodreads with 9923 ratings. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab.
With princess sultanas circle, the extraordinary story of princess sultana continues. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia 0553816950 book cover. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia. Jean sasson on joys and fears of a princess books gulf. Summary sultana is a saudi arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. Jean sassons book princess on the life events of a saudi princess gives great insights on the lives of saudi women in the 90s. 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. Princess is one such book that reveals the atrocities faced by woman in saudi arabia, irrespective of their class. Through jean sasson, sultana, a member of saudi arabian royal family, tells about shocking life behind the vail. Sultana was born the tenth daughter of a prince of saudi arabia and grew up in a world. Oct 01, 2004 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 this book she states that the crime rate in muslim countries are so much lower than in nonmuslim countries.
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