Over the next fifteen years, jean would befriend a saudi princess. 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. The first person narrative put the whole horrible experience into perspective. Buy princess princess series new ed by sasson, jean isbn. Jean sasson books list of books by author jean sasson. Life behind the veil in saudi arabia was published, it became an immediate international bestseller. Think of a saudi arabian princess and what do you see.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, her second book, chronicles the life of sultana, a purported. The princess was an admirable, honest, feisty account of life as a princess in saudia arabia. For thousands of years, women in saudi arabia has earned no respect, given no identity as if invisible, and were treated like sexual objects. Goodreads amazon sultana is a member of the saudi arabian royal family, a. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, her second book, chronicles the life of sultana, a purported saudi princess. The identity of sultana a pseudonym is concealed to assure her safety. Princess, because it describes the young years of the saudi royal princess priness sultana, and the rules of the kingdom that serve to bolster men and bind women. Van every book by jean sasson is available on kindle and nook and as other. Jean and the princess recently collaborated on a fourth book, princess, more tears to cry, telling the world of the vast gender changes now occurring in the desert kingdom.
Born in troy, alabama and growing up in louisville, alabama, jean sasson found adventure between the pages of her favorite books. 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. Jean sasson was born in the small town of louisville, alabama. Mar 12, 2019 there are only a few places where you can purchase cheap books in dubai. Sasson, who allegedly then used the journals to write a book, princess. Aug 22, 2019 born in troy, alabama and growing up in louisville, alabama, jean sasson found adventure between the pages of her favorite books. Sultana was born the tenth daughter of a prince of saudi arabia and grew up in a world. Jean sasson author of fourteen books, most of which were. Princess sultana talks about her life from childhood, beginning at the age of four. It sold in 43 countries and spent weeks on the new. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia study guide contains a comprehensive summary and anal.
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. Nothing makes me happier than buying books for low prices. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Most of all, it describes the gilded but treacherous cage in which royal women are forced to live, and the. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father. Jean later worked as freelance writer in lebanon and kuwait, conducting interviews with. In her book princess, jean sasson conveys through the princess sultanas story of the many abuses of women in saudi arabia. From minute one, sultana got the message that only men mattered. Former saudi princess exposes the royal family duration. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 286 pages and is available in paperback format. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering. Apr 15, 2016 one of my favourite places is house of prose, a secondhand bookstore, where i bought princessa book that you can see in every bookstore around the city.
She is an american writer whose work mainly centers around women in the middle east. The true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, princess alsaud and the acclaimed author jean sasson began a. It sold to 43 countries and spent weeks on the new york times bestseller list. Sultana is a saudi arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncounta. See all 22 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The first edition of the novel was published in 1992, and was written by jean sasson.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia pdf epub book. Sultana is a saudi arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. One of my favourite places is house of prose, a secondhand bookstore, where i bought princessa book that you can see in every bookstore around the city. Princess, by jean sasson is the life story of a saudi princess as told to an american journalist. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, and. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia. Princess by jean sasson, and the inculcation of fear in young muslim girls am i making a mountain out of a molehill. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia ebook. She reportedly kept diaries detailing the gutwrenching treatment of saudi women and passed her story on to an author named jean p. From family connections in saudi arabia, i know the facts of this book to be true.
Sasson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet. Princess sultana, mayada alaskari and jean sasson youtube. It details the dysfunction, hypocrisy and imposed inertia of the royal family in general, and depravity of some members in particular. 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. Jean sasson project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by jean p. Sasson and princess sultana return to tell the world what it means to be a saudi woman today. Through jean sasson, sultana, a member of saudi arabian royal family, tells about shocking life behind the vail.
Apr 06, 2020 princess sultana is said to be a woman from one of the highest royal families in saudi arabia. Princess sultana is said to be a woman from one of the highest royal families in saudi arabia. See all books authored by jean sasson, including princess. The book follows the real life story of princess sultana al saud of saudi arabia the name changed for maintaining the lady and her familys privacy. We enjoyed reading the book and thought the author was very brave to have written it. But in reality, sultana has no freedom or control over her own life, no value but as a bearer of sons.
Jean sasson on joys and fears of a princess gulf news. Jean worked for four years at the king faisal hospital and during that time met the man she was to marry, peter sasson, an international man who came from an unusual background. Goodreads amazon sultana is a member of the saudi arabian royal family, a group of people thought of as privileged and pampered. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia available in paperback or as an ebook on your kindle or nook princess describes the life of princess sultana al saud, a princess in the royal house of saudi arabia. Princess by jean sasson, 9780967673745, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
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. Through advances in education and with access to work, saudi women are breaking through barriers. Sultana was born the tenth daughter of a prince of saudi arabia and grew up in a world of luxury. In 1985, she met princess sultana, who inspired the widely acclaimed princess trilogy. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab paperback jan. Sultana is a saudi arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable.
That the book has been written from a royals perspective, which has largely narrowed down the difficulties being faced by the commoners. Yet there is a darker side to sultanas life, and the. Her father had three wives in addition to her mother. 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, a book by jean sasson. This curiosity continued into her adult years, ultimately propelling her to find work in a foreign country. A note to readers from jean sasson since the revolutions in egypt and tunisia, the violence in libya, and the. A woman glittering with jewels, living a life of unbelievable luxury. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia written by jean sasson. As a child, she was fascinated by stories of countries and cultures different from her own. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia quiz jean sasson this study guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of princess. One of my favourite places is house of prose, a secondhand bookstore, where i bought princessa book that you can see in every bookstore around the city through jean sasson, sultana, a member of saudi arabian royal family, tells about shocking life.
The nook book ebook of the the complete princess trilogy. Sasson first met sultana, the saudi princess, at an italian embassy in 1985. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by. Jean sasson on joys and fears of a princess books gulf. Jean sassons writings have never failed to impress me. Jean sasson has garnered an audience with a saudi princess, who shares her life. Feb 24, 2019 that the book has been written from a royals perspective, which has largely narrowed down the difficulties being faced by the commoners. 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. Princess sultana talks about her life from childhood, beginning at. Sultana alsaud, a saudi arabian princess, has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewels, and designer dresses galore. 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 sassons book princess on the life events of a saudi princess gives great insights on the lives of saudi women in the 90s. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab by jean sasson at indigo. Lent to me by a friend, which led me to buying a copy for myself. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, princess sultanas daughters, princess sultanas circle princess trilogy, princess, mo. Skillfully framed by middle east authority jean sasson, this book will grip you, make you. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab. 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. One of my favorite books so far, princess is based on a true story of a saudi princess who is considered worthless for being a woman beside having all the wealth of the world. The main characters of this non fiction, biography story are. Jean sasson has narrated the story in first person in the voice of the princess herself.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, and princess sultanas daughters, and more on. This is somewhat of a followup to jean sasson s first book the rape of kuwait. 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. Sasson lived in saudi arabia for twelve years as an admisitrative coordinator of medical affairs for a specialist hospital. There are only a few places where you can purchase cheap books in dubai.
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