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Summary: Jean Sasson is a genius
Review: I have read all 3 books about Princess Sultana and this one is my favorite. CIRCLE is not quite as sad as the first 2 books, it gives hope and encouragement. The Princess and her sisters form a circle against all the wicked men who take advantage of women. In the future I hope there will be more books about the Princess because her stories are truly amazing and encouraging. And I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in equality.
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Summary: An enlightening glimpse of Saudi royalty
Review: I've read all three books in the Princess trilogy and "Circle" is my favorite. Princess Sultana's growth as a woman, mother, and wife is evident, and I like the way she is presented with strengths and weaknesses. Some of the worries she faces as a mother and challenges as a wife are common to women throughout the world. But the glimpse into life inside the royal family is rather stunning. Jean Sasson has provided a glimpse inside of a world I find extremely interesting, but haven't had the chance to experience firsthand, as she has. I think it's great that Princess Sultana's voice was put in print by the author and I hope there will be another book, down the road, so that I can learn what happened to Sultana's daughters and the conditions inside the royal harem.
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Summary: Shockingly Sad but True
Review: Thank goodness for Princess Sultana and Jean Sasson to expose the truth about women's rights in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries. Having lived myself for many years in Riyadh, I can attest to the customs and practices employed against women. I can also vouch for the fact that these inequities have nothing to do with Islam or the Koran. Instead these rules only point to the unyielding desire by men to have unlimited power over women. Until the rest of the world knows the truth and can exercise some sort of international pressure, these practices will continue.
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Summary: Discrimination in the name of literature
Review: Had this book been true, it would have been an interesting insight on the lives of women in another land. However, this author is capitalizing on the West's ignorance of Muslims and Arabs and our customs. In addition to entertaining her audience with these fabrications she claims to be true, she does one other very harmful and hurtful thing: Spread misinformation and perpetuate stereotypes about Muslims and Arabs. She makes a habit of misquoting the Quran in "Princess. This book and its predecessor "Princess" are tragic examples of how one person can perpetuate their racism and play on other people's ignorance in an effort to make money. It serves as a good example of on person's blatant disregard for responsibility in writing and for accurate portrayals of the people she claims to shed light on. If you had exposure the the people she was writing about, you might better understand my assertions.
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Summary: Princess Sultana's Circle
Review: This is a gripping story of a courageous woman and her family. In spite of the wealth they have they are caught in the tragic grip of ancient and brutal customs toward women. A book you can't lay down and a book that points out the complexities of life in Saudi. It has intensified my appreciation for the freedom we, as women have in this country and opened my eyes to the differences in other countries. An inspiring story.
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Summary: A must read for women and men
Review: I found this third book in the Princess Trilogy to be even more riveting than the first two. Again, Jean Sasson is able to tell not only the story of an incredibly wealthy yet enslaved royal princess, but to weave into her factual, historical account the atrocities committed against other women throughout Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. Princess Sultana's Circle also nicely wraps up the three stages of life of this bold and courageous princess. We've already been introduced to her youth and young adulthood. This time we get a much more reflective look at her life as a mature adult and how she continues to cope with a lesser degree of conferred human dignity, but the resolve to fight on.
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Summary: Another Heartbreaking Story of Women in Saudi Arabia
Review: This is another profound and sad story of Saudi Arabia's women. If you stop and think that this is a book on the members of the royal family, can you imagine the kind of life of women of lesser degrees? I lived in Saudi Arabia and know that Jean Sasson's story is true. Ms. Sasson's book reveals the cruelty to women that should not happen in this modern age.
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Summary: Another riveting book by Jean Sasson about women's rights
Review: A thorough and thought provoking book that is a must read for all those who care about women's rights issues. I enjoyed this more than Ms. Sasson's first two of the "Princess" books, although they were wonderful books too. Seems they just get better and better.
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Summary: Shocked and Inspired
Review: This book completely captivates your attention in the way it exposes the shocking life of women in Muslim lands. What makes this book such a compelling read is the way it tugs at your sense of moral outrage for the attrocities leveled upon women in this land. But just as this feeling solidifies, the act of the central character causes your emotions to turn 180 degrees due to the absolutely spoiled behavior at these same women. As women, they have no rights, but as part of the Saudi Royal family have every material possession imaginable.These competing forces which create a love/hate relationship with the central character (the Sultana)cause you identify with her. For all her childish faults, she is really trying to improve the lot of women in her land. This is a must read, even for men.
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Summary: An enlightening glimpse of Saudi royalty
Review: I've read all three books in the Princess trilogy and "Circle" is my favorite. Princess Sultana's growth as a woman, mother, and wife is evident, and I like the way she is presented with strengths and weaknesses. Some of the worries she faces as a mother and challenges as a wife are common to women throughout the world. But the glimpse into life inside the royal family is rather stunning. Jean Sasson has provided a glimpse inside of a world I find extremely interesting, but haven't had the chance to experience firsthand, as she has. I think it's great that Princess Sultana's voice was put in print by the author and I hope there will be another book, down the road, so that I can learn what happened to Sultana's daughters and the conditions inside the royal harem.
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