Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia
Sasson, Jean P.
ISBN 10: 0380719185 ISBN 13: 9780380719181
Published by Avon Books, 1993
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Synopsis:
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 husbands' slaves, and are often murdered for the slightest transgression. Reprint.
Review:
"Unforgettable in content, fascinating in detail - a book to move you to tears" (Fay Weldon, Mail on Sunday (Pick of the Year))
"Anyone with the slightest interest in human rights will find this book heart-wrenching... It had to come from a native woman to be believable" (Betty Mahmoody, bestselling author of Not Without My Daughter)
"Startling, frank and vivid" (Sunday Express)
"Gripping... fast-paced, enthralling" (Publishers Weekly)
"Princess is a mind-boggling look at the everyday life of a contemporary woman in the 21,000-member-strong royal family... absolutely riveting" (People magazine)
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the ...
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good