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 sultanas circle by jean sasson, paperback barnes. Sometimes a book comes along that puts you in a fog. In fact, jean sasson was the first and only author to write about the innocent kuwaitis who were caught in the cruel grip of the iraqi invasion. Female first interviews jean sasson about princess. Dec 31, 2011 princess ebook written by jean sasson. From minute one, sultana got the message that only men mattered. Listeners of princess were gripped by jean sasson s powerful indictment of womens lives behind the veil. Jean sasson has 25 books on goodreads with 125877 ratings. You must know me only as sultana, for i cannot reveal my true name for fear that harm will come to me and my. 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.
Sultana is a saudi arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. Now, in the compelling sequel, jean sasson and princess sultana turn the spotlight on sultanas two teenage daughters, maha and amani. Readers of princess were gripped by jean sassons powerful indictment of womens lives behind the veil. The princess trilogy consists of princess, a true story. Jean sasson books list of books by author jean sasson. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Jean sasson was born in the small town of louisville, alabama. Princess plagiarism suit provides rare look into literary arabbashing by richard h. Princess, more tears to cry audiobook by jean sasson. Life behind the veil in saudi arabia was published, it became an immediate international bestseller. It is with complete sincerity that i say this book is, unputdownable. This curiosity continued into her adult years, ultimately propelling her to find work in a foreign country. As secondgeneration members of the royal family who have benefited from saudi oil wealth, maha and amani are surrounded by untold opulence and luxury from the day they were born. Jean sasson is an american writer whose work mainly centers around women in the middle east and the injustices that they suffer at the hands of a patriarchal society.
Princess sasson audiobooks listen to the full series. Nothing makes me happier than buying books for low prices. Browse jean sassons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Mar 12, 2019 through jean sasson, sultana, a member of saudi arabian royal family, tells about shocking life behind the vail. Princess sultanas daughters book summary and study guide. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewels, designer dresses galore. Growing up in a small town, sasson found adventure. I have been reading the book princess by jean sasson. She lived in the middle east for twelve years and has traveled extensively in the area. Princess a true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia jean. Female first interviews jean sasson about princess, more. Today, jean is still a voracious reader as wells as a sharpeyed. It sold to 43 countrie, isbn 9780857522429 buy the princess more tears to cry ebook.
Sultana is a saudi arabian princess, born to uncountable wealth. Jean sasson grew up in a small town in alabamaher mind always in a book and her hands always searching for something new to read. Today, jean is still a voracious reader as wells as a sharpeyed, compassionate chronicler of womens lives in the m. Princess sultanas daughters by jean sasson alibris. The forced marriage of sultanas niece to a cruel and depraved older man, and sultanas discovery of the harem of sex. Sasson is a true story based on information given to the writer by a saudi arabian princess. For the first time, the bestselling princess books are available in one ebook. Princess more tears to cry isbn 9780857522429 pdf epub jean. And if you have not read it, do not be deceived by the absolutely gorgeous cover. Sultana was born the tenth daughter of a prince of saudi arabia and grew up in a world of luxury. Princess describes the true life of a princess in the royal house of saudi arabia where she lives in a gilded cage with no. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia this was a very very tough read. 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. In 1978, she took a job as an administrator coordinator of the king.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Buy princess sultanas daughters by jean sasson online at alibris. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She speaks about her own life and experiences of other saudi women stories of women glittering with jewels, living in luxury palaces with tens of servants. See all books authored by jean sasson, including princess. Sasson lived in saudi arabia for twelve years as an admisitrative coordinator of medical affairs for a specialist hospital.
Princess sultanas daughters, an ebook by jean sasson. It was also an alternate selection of the literary guild and doubleday book club and a readers digest selection. Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. The forced marriage of sultanas niece to a cruel and depraved older man, and sultanas discovery of the. Princess sultanas circle by jean sasson, paperback. Her strong desire to uproot herself from her rural surroundings led her to jump at the opportunity to work and travel abroad. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia audible audio edition. She has an uncanny ability to let the reader relate emotionally and sympathize with the characters, sometimes empathize too. The true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, princess alsaud and the acclaimed author jean sasson began a. Sasson born 1950, troy, alabama, united states is an american writer whose work mainly centers around women in the middle east. Sasson summary this book claims to tell the true story of a princess in saudi arabia, filled with many anecdotes of misogynistic treatment she and other women in her family endured at the hands of men. She is an american writer whose work mainly centers around women in the middle east.
Princess plagiarism suit provides rare look into literary. Jean sasson is the author of the new york times bestseller princess. Friederike monika adsani is a petite austrian woman with a turnedup nose whose domineering father and. Mar 28, 20 jean sasson, in my opinion, is one of the best feminism writers. Now, in the compelling sequel, jean sasson and princess sultana turn the spotlight on sultanas. In her book princess, jean sasson conveys through the princess sultanas story of the many abuses of women in saudi arabia. Life behind the veil in saudi arabia was published, it became an immediate international best seller. As a child, she was fascinated by stories of countries and cultures different from her own. Sultana tells of appalling oppressions, everyday occurrences that in any other culture would be seen as shocking human rights violations. Curtiss friederike monika adsani is a petite austrian woman with a turnedup nose whose domineering father and acquiescent mother entrusted her education to catholic nuns, against whose strict rules she constantly rebelled. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while. Written by jean sasson, audiobook narrated by catherine byers.
Sasson is an american writer whose work mainly centers around women in the middle east. 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. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, and her country. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, and princess sultanas daughters, and more on. Exclusive interview with international bestselling author jean sasson from writing princess more tears to cry i can tell you that saudi women are changing their world and that princess. Once i was an innocent child dreaming little girl dreams. 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. For thousands of years, women in saudi arabia has earned no respect, given no identity as if invisible, and were treated like sexual objects. Ive often observed that women can be the weakest link in womens rights. Princess is a testimony to a woman of indomitable spirit and courage, and you will never forget her or her muslim sisters. She lived in the middle east for twelve years and has traveled extensively in the area and studied the culture for thirty years. It sold to 43 countries and spent weeks on the new york times best seller list.
But by telling her story to jean sasson, sultana has allowed us to see beyond the veils of this secret society, to the heart of a nation where sex, money, and power. There are only a few places where you can purchase cheap books in dubai. Soldiers from various countries sent to the area to fight for the freedom of kuwait, were presented with free copies of the book, a kindly gesture made by the kuwaiti government, so that soldiers might. Now, in the compelling sequel, jean sasson and princess sultana turn the. For thousands of years, women in saudi arabia has earned no respect, given. In this book she states that the crime rate in muslim countries are so much lower than in nonmuslim countries. Sep 08, 2014 exclusive interview with international bestselling author jean sasson from writing princess more tears to cry i can tell you that saudi women are changing their world and that princess sultana is bringing their victories public. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by jean p. She speaks about the way the women of saudi arabia, including those in the royal households, are dominated over completely by the men. Jean sasson author of fourteen books, most of which were. Her father had three wives in addition to her mother. Jean sasson has narrated the story in first person in the voice of the princess herself. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read princess. Apr 15, 2016 through jean sasson, sultana, a member of saudi arabian royal family, tells about shocking life behind the vail.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia title. Princess sultanas daughters audible audiobook unabridged. It contains a lot of detail on what happens to sultanas children, and relatives, in saudiarabia. 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.
With princess sultanas circle, the extraordinary story of princess sultana continues. 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 more tears to cry isbn 9780857522429 pdf epub. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia. Princess describes the life of princess sultana al saud, a princess in the royal house of saudi arabia. Growing up in a small town, sasson found adventure between the pages of books. Jean sassons book princess on the life events of a saudi princess gives great insights on the lives of saudi women in the 90s. Jun 07, 2012 this book is a biography of an anonymous saudi arabian princess who has risked her life to tell the tale of life behind the veil of the title is a direct descendant of the founder of the current saudi monarchy, and has told her story at great personal risk, according to the author, jean sasson.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab. Princess sultanas daughters by jean sasson overdrive. A new york times bestseller, princess was named one of the 500 great books by women since 0. It sold to 43 countries and spent weeks on the new york times.
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