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Summary: More than true
Review: I have lived in Saudi Arabia, my husband, and children are from there, and I myself am an Arab. I can tell you that Jean Sasson knows what she is talking about, as I myself have had similar experiences living in Saudi, as have friends and family. I know that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but many reviewers have said that the accounts in the books could not be true, because their Arab boyfriends told them, or because an Arab friend denies it. You would have to live in that country to know how true it is. And really live there, emersed in the culture, and society, and not living on some campus, or compound, surrounded by westerners, and with limited access to the average Saudi. I totally related to the books, PRINCESS, and DAIGHTERS, and found that some of the experiences the Princess had were exactly the same, or similar to things I myself had gone through, or others that I knew had. Those who think this book is fictional have obviously had no experience living in Saudi, or have some agenda, possibly someone who has been paid to give the book a bad review, as the Saudi government is very keen to keep up a facade, favourable to their royal family, and have been known to use these kinds of tactics, even going so far as to purchase large amounts of stock in certain media, either radio, television, and newspaper, to keep bad press about Saudi Arabia hidden from the outside world. These books are a danger to the Saudi Royal family, and I applaud Ms. Sassons courage, and that of the Princess for bringing the truth to the world, in a way that is both respectful, and in no way and indictment of the Islamic faith. Beleive me, it is true, and my only regret is that I only have 5 stars to give.
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Summary: From Someone who knows the truth
Review: While Daughters does not have the same shock effect on the reader as Princess, I admit that I got into this second book on Sultana as much as the first. I believe it goes deeper into the lives of Saudis, and Jean Sasson tells the story in the same highly readable, enjoyable manner as the first. As someone who lived and worked in that country for many years, I can tell you without a pause, that the book relates very truthfully the life of women behind the veil. I don't know how much longer the Saudi men can hold their women back, for the women are becoming educated and I believe that is the first step forward for any mistreated group in a society. I can't wait to hear what else happens with Sultana, her family and her friends. Is there a 3rd book coming out?
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Summary: Good book, but not what I expected
Review: I thought Princess was a very well written, and engaging book. I had no idea that some of the things discussed in the book were taking place in other areas of our world, and felt humbled that I have taken my life of freedom so easily for granted.Sultana often makes mention of her desire to change her country for the better, and I picked up the second book expecting that I might read of ways that she has gone about making these changes. I realize that one person, let alone a woman in Saudi Arabia, cannot make these changes overnight, but I really did not see much evidence of what she is doing... just what it is she wants changed. I didn't find myself doubting any of the events she described in her second book, but I just felt that this book was written for shock value. Chapter after chapter is written of tragic events that have taken place and I finished reading the book feeling thoroughly discouraged. I do think we all need to be educated as to what is happening to women in this country, and maybe Sultana's intent is to bring about change by getting this word out to the world. I just wasn't as impressed with this book as I was the first. It is evident that Sultana is burdened by what is going on around her, and it seems that her husband supports her desire to advance women's rights, but yet they continue to live lives of amazing luxury while often standing aside and taking a hands off approach when tragedy befalls friends and family. This was a good book, but not filled with the info I was hoping to find.
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Summary: Jewels,Palaces,Lush Gardens in the Dessert or Freedom?
Review: The Princess Sultana books are books that I read and read again.
All the Beauty of the Arab women Exotic looks,Gorgeous Jewelry and Silken Clothes. Reading these books takes you into that Beautiful land of Culture and Tradition and then takes you into a nightmare for these Beautiful women. The Princess is Very Lucky compared to other women in that Country having a Understanding husband and Children but to be of Royalty and still have the rights of nothing less than an animal is Horrific! When you are living in the States feeling sorry for yourself read this book and you will then Realize all you need here is a little determination and you can do anything you want!Thank you Jean Sasson for being there for the Princess to tell the World and Thank you Princess for being there to help Women that truly need it and using the little bit of freedom you have to tell yourstory and help women instead of being silent. I wish the Best for you and your family, I hope you and your daughters stay strong and safe and make changes for Women in Saudi and Strict religious Countries.
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Summary: Does Royalty Really Pay Off!!!!
Review: I was required to do a paper on this book for my government class. Well, I had other books to choose from, but I love to read about Royal families. This is a very well written book, but what the Saudi women go through is very sick. I must say that I admire Princess Sultana for standing up for what she feels is only fair treatment for women. This book also exposes all the secrets of how the women royalty get treated like doormats. I think it is high time that the Western world sees what really goes on across the globe. Since when is it alright for a husband to have numerous affairs when the wife is required to wear a veil in public and not even associate with a man who is of no relation to her? They already have more than one wife as it is, then they are allowed mistresses and nobody says a thing about it. I give a lot of credit to Princess Sultana that she did not allow her husband, Kareem to take on another wife and she put an end to his affairs by threatening divorce. Princess Sultana sure kept Kareem in line. Princess Sultana's oldest daughter Maha ended up rebelling in her own ways. Then her son Abdullah's friend escaped with a girl the family knew to be together. Now my friends, would such a step be nessary if there were no such restrictions as to who they are to marry or not to marry? Here is a family of enormous wealth, but of very little happiness. I don't mean just problems with Princess Sultana's children, but of her brothers, sisters and relatives as well. Princess Sultana clarifies that she strongly believes in the Koran and from her explanations in the book, it seems that her faith does not condone treating women like they are subhumans. As I stated in another review, and it is quoted in this book: Mohammed did not ever state that a girl born is less than a boy. In fact, Mohammed states that a girl born is just as much a gift as a boy born. I may not have the exact wording here. This book makes for interesting as well as educational reading.
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Summary: Just when you thought it couldn't get better than "Princess"
Review: Jean Sasson has proven that sequels can be better. I thought "Princess" was one of the most riveting books I have ever read until I read Princess Sultana's Daughters! In this book we learn about Sultana's marriage to Kareem, her brother, Ali, still as devilish as ever, and the birth and lives of her children. We also learn several horrifying stories of the oppression of women in Saudi Arabia as well as other countries. We also go far deeper into the soul and being of Sultana and learn more about her strengths and weaknesses. I would definitely recommend this book even to those who have not yet read "Princess".
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Summary: Single in Saudi
Review: For a different perspective of life as a woman in Saudi Arabia, I recommend you read Single in Saudi by Genia. It is the rollicking and revealing story of a single American nurse working and playing in Saudi Arabia. She got away with all of the things Sultana could not in this very restrictive society.
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Summary: Princess Sultana's Daughters
Review: I was riveted to this book as I worked in Saudi Arabia and had heard many similar stories from the various women I met. Shocking but true stories that are hard for the liberated Western woman to believe. A new book has recently been published called "Single in Saudi" by Genia,it gives a different perspective of life in Arabia, as it is about a woman who broke all of the rules in the Kingdom and got away with many of the things Sultana couldn't.
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Summary: De ja vu all over again
Review: If you read "Princess" you would be wasting your time reading this follow up book. Nothing has changed in Saudi Arabia or in Sultana's life and in the long run - after 911 - who cares. What is most not believable about the narrative is that "she", Sultana, contradicts herself repeatedly. It is almost impossible to believe that her husband, and her husband alone, would allow her to conduct herself in a manner that goes against everything the arab male stands for - a female with a mind and will of her own, even a wife, that he would allow this female to dictate to him even in his own home, no less. Sultana does not always get her own way but I cannot believe she never suffered physical and a great deal more mental and emotional abuse than she says in this book. Not convincing. Again - who cares.
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Summary: A work of fiction
Review: I actually enjoyed the first book of the three, as it was very vivid and actually interesting to read. This one I did not liked, as I found Sultana going on and on...and on about all kinds of abuse and yet she somehow was able to witness/hear of it ALL first hand?? What surprises me is that so many people here are raving about "true stories", and "doing something about it". Just because something is marketed as a "true story" does not mean that it actually happened! While I am not an expert on women in Middle East by any means, there is no reason to assume that every time you hear of something horrible befalling a woman who is presumed to be from that part of the world is true!
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