Multiple mansions in multiple continents, a bedazzling collection of precious jewelry, private family jets, designer dresses, and an army of servants to do her bidding at all times – this is Sultana’s world. Born into a family of ultra-rich Arabs, Sultana’s wealth knows no bounds.

Sultana (name changed to conceal identity) is a Saudi Arabian princess closely related to the erstwhile Saudi King. Other readers would enjoy it too, if not for the language and narrative style, then definitely for the unbelievable content. The book is written in a simple language and style, and as such, it can be easily read by beginner-level readers. Finally, expect a book that is honest and sincere, and that vehemently calls for a transformational change. Expect a book that also gives you a brief idea of Saudi Arabia’s historical, cultural, and political background. Expect a book that exposes the harsh realities of an unjust patriarchal system that treats its women as second-grade citizens with no free will of their own. In this review, I tell you why I strongly recommend the book Princess – A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia to all lovers of biographies and memoirs.Įxpect a book that offers you a brutally honest sneak peek into the lives of the Saudi Arabian royals. Small incremental changes act as catalysts for major transformations and the story of Princess Sultana, the Saudi Arabian royal is written in the same spirit. In recent years, I have had the chance to read some extraordinary biographies that have inspired me to not just make the most of my circumstances but also taught me to never give up. I am a huge fan of memoirs and biographies of strong-willed and determined women. – Jean Sasson, Princess – A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia Invisible, they were loosely draped and passed unnoticed until the age of understanding reduced my life to a narrow segment of fear.” “I was born free, yet today I am in chains.

Princess a true story behind the veil