Book Reviews of Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia

I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I actually only put it down to sleep because the story was so compelling. As I described the story to a friend, he was surprised I would like it so much. That is because there are descriptions of events that are both frightening and brutal. The author doesn't dwell long on the gory details, but gives you just enough so that you have a sense of both the lavishness and trials of lives of Saudi royal women. The result, although a bit too tidy in places, compels you to read on.

Didn't know if I really wanted to read this but after the first few pages, couldn't put it down. My Western mind couldn't get around some of the things that happened. This is, after all, the 21st century. Fascinating! Will be reading the next book in the series for sure.

Unbelievable story written by a woman who grew up in--and eventually fled--Saudi Arabia. Reads like an adventure novel, except it is real. Could not put it down!

Could not put it down-- read it in one day!. Now I have to read all of Jean's books. Incredibly moving book.

I loved this book! I hate to part with it, but now someone else can enjoy stepping into the veiled and secretive world of this Saudi princess and get a taste of the unbelieveable wealth and the equally unbelieveable constrictions placed upon her and her sisters.

This book was a fascinating look at the life of one girl growing up in Saudi Arabia. She SO wanted things to change for girls and women, who could be stoned or beaten for a small infraction. She hated the way female slaves were abused. It tells of her life as a member or the royal family, not so different from other lowly women of her country. A MUST READ. I couldn't put it down.

Unbelievable true story of what it's like to be a woman in Saudi Arabia. Horrific and fascinating, hard to put down.

This was one of the best books I have ever read. I couldn't put it down.

A horrible and fascinating story. I wonder how typical her story is because the things she talks about in her childhood are terrible. It makes me so glad to live in the US and enjoy the freedoms that I have, especially as a woman. I'm sure you have to be open minded about a book like this because there are good people in Saudi Arabia, it's just that she didn't write about many of them.

Excellent book. Recounts the life experiences of a Saudi Princess in the midst of a culture that does not value women. You'll be glued to this book!

So she is rich! Big deal, I won’t trade my freedom for anything! Since we are currently at war with people who want to see all “women in their place” like the middle-eastern women, I suggest everyone read this book. This woman is stuck in a country that didn’t ban slavery until the mid-sixty’s! The writer stated: I do not wish to condemn. My desire was to show the Arabs in a favored light of understanding, to point out their kindness, hospitality, and generosity.” Frankly, I saw none of that in the book. I read about all the crap they bought and the useless, selfish, degenerate lives the royal class live! This book mad me mad! All Western women should read this book.

A disturbing, graphic book about life in Saudi Arabia. It will make you appreciate your life. I highly recommend this book.

I have read this book many years ago. It really gives you an idea of the way women are treated and some things to us Americans are simply unimaginable. I want my teenage daughters to read it!

moving, it inspires to join with all women of the word to demand for equality.

This is a very powerful, eye opening book. I must read!! Venture out into the world unknown to any "free" living woman.

Fabulous book. Should be required reading for all females. The member who sent this to me said it changed her life and I can well understand why. I lived for four years in the Middle East and knew it was bad for women, but had no idea it was this bad for women as far as being in charge of their own lives and just how horrible their men can be.

Fascinating - true story but reads like a novel.

Interesting, powerful, heart-wrenching, incredible story of the plight of women in Saudi Arabia and the courageous woman who risked everything in order to tell of the horrors. A fast read. Some parts very intense.

Difficult to read because the circumstances described are brutal, this is an important book for all who care about human rights.

I found this book to be very interesting. A first hand account of live as a woman in Saudi Arabia. This was book one of a trilogy.

Though, shocking, a well done memoir of life behind the veil in the middle east. And although it reveals the life of the priviledged class, it still exposes the harsh and unethical treatment of women.

This gave a very interesting insight into the world of Muslim women. It was very touching.

I LOVED this book, although the story is very sad.

Very well written book.

a well written, incredibly sad story.

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