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Author: Jean P. Sasson

📘 Princess Sultana's daughters by Jean P. Sasson

Princess Sultana’s daughters follows the story of a Saudi Arabian princess closely related to the king, who lives amid opulence—mansion, private jet, jewels—yet is constrained by the strict gender expectations of her society. Facing the threat of punishment for speaking truth, she hides her identity and uses her influence to advocate for better lives for her daughters and other women. The book examines social conditions for women in Saudi Arabia and the challenges faced by those who dare to speak out.

First publish date: 1994

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Jean P. Sasson

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