This detailed study guide includes chapter summaries and analysis, important themes, significant quotes, and more everything you need to ace your essay or test on princess. See all 21 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Princess describes the life of princess sultana al saud, a princess in the royal house of saudi arabia. I true hope of this book as that this princess who writes the story and the storys of. She has no freedom, no control over her own life, no value but as a bearer of sons. Sultana alsaud, a saudi arabian princess, has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewels, and designer dresses galore. Sultana is a saudi arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncounta. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewels, designer dresses galore. Its about an al saud princess, known as sultana, and her life story. The true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia important characters princess sultana sultana appears as a pampered saudi princess who seems to have it all, yet she faces the challenges of the crude and unjust treatment from the saudi arabian men, specifically.
Jean sasson has narrated the story in first person in the voice of the princess herself. This book is the real story of princess sultana, a member of saudi arabias royal family. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab sasson, jean on. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, her second book, chronicles the life of sultana, a purported saudi princess. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, princess delivers a gripping account of the horrors and degradations suffered by actual modernday saudi women. After her presentation, she answers questions from members of the audience. It claims to be a true story, detailing gender inequalities experienced by saudi arabian women. Hidden behind her black floorlength veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, her sons, and her country. Sultana is a member of the saudi royal family, closely related to. Hh princess ameerah altaweel keynote at clinton global initiative event cgi in new york duration. I will now answer that question in this introduction. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering. A timeline of events sultanas father is born sultanas mother is born wwii stops oil production 1902 1963 sultana starts veiling ali gets a gold rolex 1968 1964 ali born december 1946 first son of sultanas parents and therefore the favorite of her father abdul aziz marries 1972. Hi hari, thanks for telling me this im so glad that the true story of a saudi princess is informative and has put you to thinking about the lives of women behind the veil.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia written by jean sasson. The titular princess sultana is a plucky girl, born into a fabulously wealthy. 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 scribd. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia pdf epub book.
Saudi arabia is changing but certainly not fast enough. The book is also a total eye opener into the lives of the al saud women, causing one to be disillusioned about ones perceptions of the lives of the uber rich, and making them as human as anyone else. Sultana tells of appalling oppressions, everyday occurrences that in any ot. Sultana tells of appalling oppressions, everyday occurrences that in any other culture would be seen as shocking human rights violations. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia study guide contains a comprehensive summary and anal. Sultana alsaud, a saudi arabian princess, has four mansions on three continents, her. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab paperback jan 1 2010. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia ebook free. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia reading sultanas story was painful. Princess reveals the secret life of princess sultana al saud, from the royal house of saudi arabia. Sasson first met sultana, the saudi princess, at an italian embassy in 1985. Sultana was born the tenth daughter of a prince of saudi arabia and grew up in a world of luxury. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia sheds a whole new light on the horrific realities of life for women in this godforsaken country. In the introduction to princess, sultana tells the reader that, it is wrong, however, to blame our muslim faith for the lowly position of women in our society.
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. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, is dedicated to raising international awareness to the cruelties that women in saudi. The shocking human tragedies described here are factual. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, and her country. The author very simply narrates a complicated story, bringing to life the characters of princess sultana and her family. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia. Sasson, who allegedly then used the journals to write a book, princess.
A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia from the worlds largest community of readers. While the words are those of the author, the story is that of the princess. Sultana alsaud, a saudi arabian princess, has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewel. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia, is dedicated to raising international awareness to the cruelties that women in saudi arabia endure. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband and her country. But in reality, sultana has no freedom or control over her own life, no value but as a bearer of sons.
For the sake of her daughters, she has decided to take the risk of speaking out about the life of women in her country, regardless of their rank. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia ebook. Princess sultana is said to be a woman from one of the highest royal families in saudi arabia. The identity of sultana a pseudonym is concealed to assure her safety. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arab. Princess is the story of saudi arabian princess in veil, their harrowing life behind the veil and the prejudices they face. 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 reign supreme. On a display shelf i noticed jean sassons princess. Good bookapalagi true story, memang kehidupan wanita saudi itu kagak banyak pilihan. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by jean p. Princess sultana talks about her life from childhood, beginning at.
But it really gave me a window into what women are treated like in some countries. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia jean p. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia customers who bought this item also bought. 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. Sultanas world has great splendor and wealth, but also contains great oppression caused by cruel interpretations of the koran. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Hidden behind her black floorlength veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her. The book deals with the love, sex, freedom and everything you can guess of when it comes about living a free life. For additional information about jean sasson and her books, or for updates on. Readers should know that names have been changed and various events slightly altered to protect the well being of recognizable individuals. Sultana is a member of the saudi royal family, closely related to the king. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
Her father had three wives in addition to her mother. Her book also shows that she has dedicated her life to proving that she will not conform. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by jean sasson available from rakuten kobo. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 286 pages and is. She reportedly kept diaries detailing the gutwrenching treatment of saudi women and passed her story on to an author named jean p. From minute one, sultana got the message that only men mattered. True story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia. Sultana was born the tenth daughter of a prince of saudi arabia and grew up in a world. The first edition of the novel was published in 1992, and was written by jean sasson. Sultana is a saudi arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. A true story of life behind the veil in saudi arabia by jean sasson 1. Saudi arabian princess clad in riches and hidden behind her black veil, sultana talks about the dark, hidden secrets she had to live. Sasson is a true story based on information given to the writer by a saudi.
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