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In her international best sellers, PRINCESS and PRINCESS SULTANA'S DAUGHTERS, Jean Sasson vividly depicted the harsh restrictions endured by Saudi women. These books described the lives of women who live in a society where they have few rights, little control over their own lives or bodies, and have no choice but to endure the atrocities perpetrated against them.
Now, in response to readers' tremendous outpouring of interest and affection for Sultana, as well as her works on behalf of oppressed women, Jean Sasson and the Princess continue to expose the outrageous human rights abuses suffered by women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
When Sultana's niece is forced into an arranged marriage with a cruel, depraved older man, and a royal cousin is revealed as keeping a harem of sex slaves, Sultana's attempts at intervention in their various plights are thwarted. But when her nephews are caught committing an unspeakable act against a 12-year-old girl, Sultana is galvanized into action. Risking her personal status and wealth, she takes a stand against the complacency of her male relatives over the child's fate. Ultimately, Sultana and her sisters vow to form a circle of support that will surround and shelter abused women and girls.
As with PRINCESS and PRINCESS SULTANA'S DAUGHTERS, the reader is compelled to read just one more page, one more chapter, once they begin reading PRINCESS SULTANA'S CIRCLE.
Now, in response to readers' tremendous outpouring of interest and affection for Sultana, as well as her works on behalf of oppressed women, Jean Sasson and the Princess continue to expose the outrageous human rights abuses suffered by women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
When Sultana's niece is forced into an arranged marriage with a cruel, depraved older man, and a royal cousin is revealed as keeping a harem of sex slaves, Sultana's attempts at intervention in their various plights are thwarted. But when her nephews are caught committing an unspeakable act against a 12-year-old girl, Sultana is galvanized into action. Risking her personal status and wealth, she takes a stand against the complacency of her male relatives over the child's fate. Ultimately, Sultana and her sisters vow to form a circle of support that will surround and shelter abused women and girls.
As with PRINCESS and PRINCESS SULTANA'S DAUGHTERS, the reader is compelled to read just one more page, one more chapter, once they begin reading PRINCESS SULTANA'S CIRCLE.
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3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Just skimmed this book as it is just more of the same from the first two books
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This is the 3rd and final book in the Princess Trilogy. Very hard to put down. The women and the relationships around Princess Sultana are expanded upon in this well written book. This is a true story of the plight of women (ncluding the wealthy and pampered) of Saudi Arabia. At the end of the book are a couple pages listing facts about Saudi Arabia.
Sharon D. (An inspiring story of the life of one woman, in a country where woman has no value, and the way she chose to make a difference. A very inspirational story, which you will scarcely be able to put down, until you have finished reading it.
Fantastic, for those that have read the first two books of the trilogy. I am a Sultana fan from 12 years ago and this brings it around full circle.
Endlessly fascinating. Having lived in the Middle East, the series of three books have answered a lot of my questions about the real lives of the women in that region. I feel so helpless and would like to help, but there is nothing I can do.
This is the third book this author writes about his subject. A continuation. It is about the treatment of women in the middle east. It will enrage you to see how these women are treated provided that these stories are true which the author says they are. She says that she can't reveal her source because of the potential danger. This makes sense, but also some believe that it is just an excuse.
Damaris D. (First rate, I've loved watching Sultana age and grow wise. I loved the end. I cannot recommend it enough!!
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