I've heard people complain about life in the United States, citing examples of how other places in the world are better for various reasons. I myself am very grateful that I was born in a country with equality and freedom. Princess: A true Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia is the story of Sultana, a Saudi princess--royalty who has ZERO rights simply because she was born a female, not a male.This is not a lighthearted summer read, it's the polar opposite in fact. The realities of such a male-chauvinistic culture are extremely hard to digest especially for someone like me who has difficulty accepting when people intentionally do the wrong thing. I found myself angered to tears at many points in Sultana's story. I know that I would likely not still be alive had I been born with my fiery disposition in that country. I don't know why more women don't run away when they get the chance--they are so rich that they travel to Europe and the US where they could be free! I would be very saddened to learn that the US deported women seeking refuge from Saudi Arabia.
I highly recommend this book as it brings much needed awareness to the harsh realities of a woman's life in Saudi Arabia. The lack of freedom and fairness is sickening. There are many moments that I cannot forget even though I want to.
There are two follow-up books to this one that I intend to read soon. I am curious to know what happened as her life continued.
XOXO,
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