Princess; a True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia
Author: Jean Sasson
Category: Non Fiction
Reviewer: Krista Bretz
Department/Position: Math
Summary: This is an excellent true story. It is written by a ghost writer (Jean Sasson) for a female member of the Saudi royal family. She tells all the truths about what happens in this country as experienced by a female. It includes how sisters and brothers are treated differently, how woman must endure husbands with multiple wives, how the ability of women to educate themselves is mostly not permitted, and how men choose their wife. This is the first in a series of three books: Princess Sultana's Daughters and Princess Sultana's Circle. If you have ever wondered about how women are treated in other countries, this book really opens your eyes. It is a page turner that you cannot put down and will lead to many discussions on the treatment of women in other countries. It shocks you with some of its information. I caution you when you read this - many women over there do not realize all they are missing because that is all they have ever known. This book makes you extremely proud that you live in a country that allows so many options for women. If you like this book, I highly suggest the other two.
Recommended Audience: adult or mature teens - (reads at middle school level)
Rating:
This book is available at the AHS library.
Category: Non Fiction
Reviewer: Krista Bretz
Department/Position: Math
Summary: This is an excellent true story. It is written by a ghost writer (Jean Sasson) for a female member of the Saudi royal family. She tells all the truths about what happens in this country as experienced by a female. It includes how sisters and brothers are treated differently, how woman must endure husbands with multiple wives, how the ability of women to educate themselves is mostly not permitted, and how men choose their wife. This is the first in a series of three books: Princess Sultana's Daughters and Princess Sultana's Circle. If you have ever wondered about how women are treated in other countries, this book really opens your eyes. It is a page turner that you cannot put down and will lead to many discussions on the treatment of women in other countries. It shocks you with some of its information. I caution you when you read this - many women over there do not realize all they are missing because that is all they have ever known. This book makes you extremely proud that you live in a country that allows so many options for women. If you like this book, I highly suggest the other two.
Recommended Audience: adult or mature teens - (reads at middle school level)
Rating:
This book is available at the AHS library.
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