Instead, it gives the men more incentive to do as they please. The life of luxury, does not, in any sense, instill in them a sense of humbleness. The oil-rich states give more gains than what the men of the royal family know to do with, who cover their women in jewels that make them up so much, it makes them look like a sacrifice. It also recites of the wealth of the Al-Saud clan, that has been hoarded over generations. This coming-of-age period incidentally makes them eligible for ANY man in ANY age group, whom their fathers deem fit for marriage–for financial and societal gain.

Women are denied education mostly, save for the Quran ( Koran), which is to be learnt by every Muslim forced to wear abaayas, it not being a burka, but one that covers more fully, from their first menstruation. It tells of undisclosed power and wealth which leads them to committing atrocious acts and covering them up on basis of faith, religion and basically, superiority. She tells of rituals and society, instilled by the men who dominate the supposedly weaker sex. Review: (Sultana is a pseudonym to protect the identity of the princess) The book recounts the life of Princess Sultana, from childhood in the 1960s to married life and motherhood in the 1990s. This book made me research on women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, and even though, some of the tightly-bound restrictions have been lifted, women are still not free. She has an uncanny ability to let the reader relate emotionally and sympathize with the characters, sometimes empathize too. It is with complete sincerity that I say this book is, unputdownable. Jean Sasson, in my opinion, is one of the best feminism writers. Why did I get it: Feminism is a popular genre Where did I get the book: Lent to me by a friend, which led me to buying a copy for myself Series/Stand Alone: Series (Followed by Princess Sultana’s Daughters& Princess Sultana’s Circle) Title: Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia Jean Sasson, Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia “I’ve often observed that women can be the weakest link in women’s rights.”

Princess a true story behind the veil