Princess

A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia

By: Jean Sasson

Narrated by: Catherine Byers

Princess describes the life of Princess Sultana Al Sa'ud, a princess in the royal house of Saudi Arabia. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, and her country.

Sultana tells of appalling oppressions, everyday occurrences that in any other culture would be seen as shocking human rights violations: 13-year-old girls forced to marry men five times their age; young women killed by drowning, stoning, or isolation in the "women's room". Princess is a testimony to a woman of indomitable spirit and courage, and you will never forget her or her Muslim sisters.

A New York Times best-seller, Princess was named one of the 500 Great Books by Women Since 1300. It was also an Alternate Selection of the Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club and a Reader's Digest Selection.

©2004 The Sasson Corporation (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Compelling story

Interesting, authentic, real-life and eye opening perspective of Saudi Arabian culture spoken from someone who lived the experience first hand

very interesting look

I found this a good read. not many surprises to me, regarding the misuse and abuse of women by the hands of men with power and autonomy. but the story itself is shocking, as well as fascinating and keeps interest. I wanted more just as it ended. 😊👍🏼

What a devastating look at Saudi life.

this was very well written and very sad and I found myself gasping at times at the cruelty that they had to endure in the very recent past. I can only hope and pray that things are better for Saudi Arabian women today.

Wow...

Such a powerful book. To hear a full story of this princess' experience just brings you in and really makes you feel for her. I hope something can be done for women in Saudi Arabia... :(

Most terrifying story ever told

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I wouldn't recommend this book for the faint of heart. It's hard to continue reading it.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that the fact that she took the time to write down and record the truth. It's hard to put everything in words

What about Catherine Byers’s performance did you like?

She stayed true to the emotions in the characters

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me cry and lose sleep over it. I can't believe that this still happens across the world. It's terrifying to know this let alone go through it. I still don't understand why other countries are not interfering with this.