The author on what the fourth book in the series is all about, why the lady keeps her identity secret, and his plans for the future. Sasson is an american writer whose work mainly centers around. Princess describes the life of princess sultana al saud, a princess in the royal house of saudi arabia. Princess is a testimony to a woman of indomitable spirit and courage, and you will never forget her or her muslim sisters. The saga continues with princess sultanas daughters called another page turner. Buy a cheap copy of princess trilogy book by jean sasson. Jean sasson on joys and fears of a princess books gulf news.
This curiosity continued into her adult years, ultimately propelling her to find work in a foreign country. Apr 06, 2020 princess sultana is said to be a woman from one of the highest royal families in saudi arabia. Princess and princess sultanas daughters by jean sasson. See all books authored by jean sasson, including 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. 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. This first book in the nonfiction trilogy describes the true life of princess sultana, a princess in the royal house of saudi arabia where she lives in a gilded cage with no freedom and no control over her own life.
This is somewhat of a followup to jean sassons first book the rape of kuwait. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by jean p. 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. 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. The book was published by bantam dell in 2004 and is available in paperback. 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. Jean sasson was born in the small town of louisville, alabama. 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.
Would you consider the audio edition of for the love of a son to be better than the print version. Princess, by jean sasson is the life story of a saudi princess as told to an american journalist. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, a book by jean sasson. Sasson, who allegedly then used the journals to write a book, princess. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia jean sasson, 1992 midpoint trade books 296 pp. 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. May 08, 2018 sinopsis novel princess karya jean sasson pdf. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia edition 1. Use the options below to adjust the size, style and colors, and click apply below.
The princess has been an outspoken advocate for change among women of saudi arabia and all over the world. Her affection for the middle east has been the motivation for a number of her books and jean has spent her career sharing the personal stories of many courageous women. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia study guide contains a comprehensive summary and anal. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia pdf epub book. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab sasson, jean on. Through jean sasson, sultana, a member of saudi arabian royal family, tells about shocking life behind the vail. Buy princess princess series book online at low prices in.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia author. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, and princess sultanas daughters, and more on. The true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by jean p. Sasson is a true story based on information given to the writer by a saudi arabian princess. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read princess.
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 written by jean sasson. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, and her country. The true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, princess alsaud and the acclaimed author jean sasson began a. The book remained on the new york times best seller list for weeks. In 1985, she met princess sultana, who inspired the widely acclaimed princess trilogy. This is somewhat of a followup to jean sasson s first book the rape of kuwait. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia scribd. 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. 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. Jean sasson books list of books by author jean sasson. Sasson is an american writer whose work mainly centers around women in the middle east. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab.
Today, jean is still a voracious reader as wells as a sharpeyed, compassionate chronicler of womens lives in the m. 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. Aug 22, 2019 born in troy, alabama and growing up in louisville, alabama, jean sasson found adventure between the pages of her favorite books. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia title. Narrating her story to jean sasson, sultana reveals the darkest secrets beyond the veils of the secret society where money, sex and power reign supreme and violation of human rights is commonplace. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 286 pages and is available in paperback format. Has given mea very good idea about the plight of in afghanistan what other book might you compare for the love of a son to, and why. 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. Princess sultanas daughters read online free by jean sasson. Buy princess princess series new ed by sasson, jean isbn. Sinopsis novel princess karya jean sasson pdf kata bijak. 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. Sasson, which is allegedly the memoirs of a saudi princess. It was also an alternate selection of the literary guild and doubleday book club and a readers digest selection.
She reportedly kept diaries detailing the gutwrenching treatment of saudi women and passed her story on to an author named jean p. 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. 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. Mar 28, 20 ive often observed that women can be the weakest link in womens rights. The first edition of the novel was published in 1992, and was written by jean sasson. I have been reading the book princess by jean sasson. Join princess sultana as she takes us on her journey of childhood, revealing saudi arabias best kept secrets, what goes on behind the walls. Princess more tears to cry is jean s 12th book and the fourth in the princess series.
A new york times bestseller, princess was named one of the 500 great books by women since 0. I have requested an american friend and writer, jean sasson, to listen to me and then to tell my story. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia. Life behind the veil in saudi arabia was published, it became an immediate international bestseller. From minute one, sultana got the message that only men mattered. A fascinating look at the lifestyles of the rich and saudi. Sultana is a saudi arabian princess, born to uncountable wealth. 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 of luxury. Her father had three wives in addition to her mother. Princess and millions of other books are available for instant access. In princess sultanas daughters, sasson exposes the stifling and.
It sold in 43 countries and spent weeks on the new york. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. As a child, she was fascinated by stories of countries and cultures different from her own. Princess sultana, mayada alaskari and jean sasson youtube. P sasson ini bercerita tentang bagaimana seorang wanita, berdarah bangsawan tepatnya bergaris kerajaan arab saudi, memandang kaum pria berdasarkan akumulatif pengalaman pahit hidupnya. Novel setebal 380 halaman karya penulis wanita asal amerika, jean. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab paperback january 1, 2010. Jean sasson author of fourteen books, most of which were. It details the dysfunction, hypocrisy and imposed inertia of the royal family in general, and depravity of some members in particular. Mar 12, 2019 there are only a few places where you can purchase cheap books in dubai. The princess trilogy consists of princess, a true story.
Ultimately, in princess sultanas circle, sultana and her sisters vow. Van every book by jean sasson is available on kindle and nook and as other ebooks formats. Similar to the princess trilogy in that a arab womans plight is so totally unfair and so sad. Jean sasson has 25 books on goodreads with 124948 ratings. Dec 31, 2011 princess ebook written by jean sasson. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewels, designer dresses galore. Princess, by jean sasson, purports to be the memoir of an anonymous woman from the saudi royal family, passionate about changing the oppressed status of women in her its the kind of article that sums up some startling insights in a very concise way, and as a result i never felt i really understood it. Jean sasson on joys and fears of a princess books gulf.