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Princess
- A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia
- Narrated by: Catherine Byers
- Series: Princess (Sasson), Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 02-06-13
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $19.95
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Publisher's Summary
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.
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- Rastein
- 03-13-13
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... :(
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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- Shelly Masarie
- 01-16-17
Catherine Byers is robotic
If you could sum up Princess in three words, what would they be?
Good book
What was one of the most memorable moments of Princess?
Believable, wonder if that is true
How did the narrator detract from the book?
ROBOTIC
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
Any additional comments?
Authors: do not hire Catherine Byers. Worst narrator ever.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- greencoates
- 12-13-16
Wonderful Book!
What a thought provoking book. I couldn't stop thinking about it for weeks after I finished. Definitely reading the next book in the series!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Kalina Abrol
- 09-29-15
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.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Jay Friedman
- 07-25-14
Good story but...
Would you consider the audio edition of Princess to be better than the print version?
Probably not. The narrator was monotone and didn't bring much life to the audio portion of the book.
What did you like best about this story?
It was real and authentic.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Catherine Byers?
Not on purpose!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, not at all. The stories were good but 30 mins at a time was enough.
Any additional comments?
Soltana, the princess in this story was one of thousands of princesses in Saudi. In the end, she didn't accomplish anything or do anything historic or even memorable such that reading about her specifically is exciting. She just happens to be one of 21,000 members of the royal Saudi family and talks about the (undoubtedly scary) every day life of a woman in Saudi.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- Jeremiah
- 04-22-15
Below expectations
Maybe I missed it, but I did not get to hear what became of her. I have some issue of veracity about some of the things said because I have some knowledge of Saudi Arabia and Islamic traditions. Example, the author said that women cannot enter the mosque to pray, that is not correct. Every mosque has a partition in the back for women to pray at the same time as men. At home, women will pray behind the men.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- Jenny S.
- 08-27-18
Great book!
The ending left a little to be desired of but overall I learned a lot about life there for women. I felt like she strived to give an accurate description of her story.
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- Patty Ferguson
- 06-06-18
truly intriguing book
what an eye opening book. the worse part about it was the fact it had to be over. I wanted more and more. Woman have come so far in America, but are stuck in unimaginable cultural conditions in Saudi. the cruelty of Saudi men is unthinkable
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- Lauren W
- 11-12-17
Skeptical
I am very skeptical of this story so I didn't love it. I've since read mixed reviews about the veracity of this tale.
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- Carol Ramos
- 02-03-17
A book for men and women. spellbinding
This is in my top 5 books to read. I think I have literally read it at least 5 times. Along with Jean Sassons other books. Fascinating subject.
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- Hayley June Dorsett
- 01-26-18
Powerful
Powerful account of life wow !
Wanted to carry on with more is there a follow up ?
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-05-17
Amazing story
I read this book many years ago and found it just as compelling hearing this compelling story.
Although I found the narration to be extremely robotic. Apart from that, great.
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- marie
- 09-28-16
very good read
This is a truly shocking account of what these poor woman have to go through on a daily basis, living with men who hide behind their religion and use it as an excuse to exploit all females
Well worth the money truly riveting !!!
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- Abeel
- 07-24-16
she relite my Falmes of passion for women's rights
Sasson had always spoke so deeply to my heart as a Muslim woman, knowing of how other muslim women suffered brought great relief and shukar that I was blessed with more then deserving dad and mom. sultana may crossed a line in the eyes of men. yet she did it for us, and for herself and women alike. I greatly thank her for her confidence in us. thankyou sultana
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- Mrs. E. Arman
- 04-17-16
Princess
What a brilliant book! the whole world needs to be told what goes on behind closed doors of the house of Saudi!
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-11-16
I love this series! A real eye opener!
If you have ever wanted to know about women under the veil in Saudi Arabia, then read this. The story is not just about the rich but also the middle class and the poor. The history is fasinating and the stories compelling!
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- Swetha Pathikonda
- 09-03-15
Did not hear anything that I hadn't expected.
Loved the spirited nature of the protagonist. having hailed from a relatively less patriarchal country, I could relate to some circumstances (not all).
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- MissMouse
- 05-31-15
Interesting story, not so well read.
What did you like best about Princess? What did you like least?
Interesting insight into Saudi royal life and gender issues.
What did you like best about this story?
Narrator's American twang & unexpressive voice sounded like a reporter.
How could the performance have been better?
Would have been more appropriate even with a Saudi accent and some feeling.
If this book were a film would you go see it?
Yes
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- Ms G.
- 04-23-18
Terrible I hated it
Horrible to sexual and dangerous I hated it I wish I never bought it it’s weird
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- Anonymous User
- 09-18-18
fascinating but bad narration
the story is fascinating and well written however the narration is monotone and lacking emotion.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-10-18
The story of a cultural hierarchy that retards and shackles half of its own people
Very interesting insight into the war against women in Saudi Arabia. The book illustrates a pervading culture of disrespect. An open disrespect of men for women, an undercurrent of disrespect of women for men, a universal disrespect for foreign workers and non-muslims.
While the story was both fascinating and depressing, I had to overcome the irritation of the ‘twangy’ narration style.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-04-18
Great story.<br />
I loved this book. I had no idea of the hardships Saudi women endure. Very sad.
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- zico
- 10-12-17
Harsh Reality of a Womens life in Saudi
Interesting read. Left hanging at the end somewhat. Story tempered somewhat by the fact that princess Sultana has access to incredible wealth however brings meaning to the concept that money cant buy happiness
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- Josephine
- 10-23-16
Powerful!!
This is one of the most powerful, fascinating and beautifully written books I have ever read/listened to in my life. This book gives you a personal and in depth insight into the world of a Saudi Arabian princess, & also a look into a world that is completely dominated by men and religion. The story is touching and complex a very interesting read from start to finish.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Shannon
- 12-19-14
Heart wrenching true story
I read this book 10 years ago and it was such an eye opener to the ways of another country. This book was so good I wanted to listen to it as well. As an Australian this book and many others have opened my eyes to how females are treated in countries where Muslim is their dominate religion. It's a must read for everyone!