Jean Sasson Livres

Une princesse saoudienne raconte sa vie et explique les conditions de vie des femmes de son pays.

Readers of PRINCESS were gripped by Jean Sasson's powerful indictment of women's lives behind the veil. Now, in the compelling sequel, Jean Sasson and Princess Sultana turn the spotlight on Sultana's two teenage daughters, Maha and Amani. As second-generation members of the royal family who have benefited from Saudi oil wealth, Maha and Amani are surrounded by untold opulence and luxury from the day they were born. And yet, they are stifled by the unbearably restrictive lifestyle imposed on them, driving them to desperate measures. Throughout, Sultana and Sasson never tire of their quest to expose the injustices which society levels against women. Princess Sultana once more strikes a chord among all women who are lucky enough to have the freedom to speak out for themselves.

Osama bin Laden is the western world's most wanted terrorist. Intent on secrecy at all costs, his personal life has been shrouded in mystery - until now. For the first time, Osama's first wife and fourth son break the silence to reveal the truth about the character and life of a man both feared and revered around the globe. Together, in gripping detail, mother and son reveal their life on the run - forced to flee from country to country in response to Osama's increasingly militant activities - until their eventual escape from Afghanistan just before the tragic events of 9/11 that would change the world forever. Never before has Osama's own family gone beyond the headlines to show us Osama the man. Now, with unprecedented access, and complete with exclusive family photographs, Jean Sasson, author of the bestselling Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia, takes us inside the secret world of Osama bin Laden.

Recounts the experiences of Mayada Al-Askari, daughter of a once prominent Iraqi family, in Saddam Hussein's Iraq as she shares life and hardship with the fellow prisoners at Baladiyat Prison, women whom she calls the shadow women. Reprint.

Yasmeena was an innocent abroad. She was a college educated, English-speaking flight attendant graced with an unusual amount of confidence and sophistication. She was also a virgin and a conservative Muslim daughter and sister. When Yasmeena's flight out of Kuwait was delayed, it was because Saddam Hussein had just invaded Kuwait. Iraqi soldiers threw her into a woman's prison where the guards committed ghastly sexual attacks and tortured the women in excruciating ways.

When Jean Sasson's book Princess: Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia was published, it became an immediate international bestseller. It sold to 43 countries and spent 13 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. Now, in this long-awaited, compelling new book, Sasson and the Princess 'Sultana' return to tell the world what it means to be a Saudi woman today. Through advances in education and with access to work, Saudi women are breaking through the barriers; they are becoming doctors, social workers, business owners and are even managing to push at the boundaries of public life. Major steps forward have, undoubtedly, been made. But this is not the whole story. Sadly, despite changes in the law, all too often legal loopholes leave women exposed to terrible suppression, abuse and crimes of psychological and physical violence. For many, the struggle for basic human rights continues. This fascinating insight will include personal stories of triumph and heartbreak, as told to Princess 'Sultana', her eldest daughter, and author Jean Sasson. Each of these stories will offer the reader a glimpse into different aspects of Saudi society, including the lives of the Princess, her daughter and other members of the Al-Saud Royal family.

From the time she was a little girl, Maryam rebelled against the terrible second-class existence that was her destiny as an Afghan woman.

Tells the true story of a young woman caught up in Saddam Hussein's genocide of the Kurdish people of Iraq.

Continuing the life story of Princess Sultana of Saudi Arabia and her fight to relieve the oppression of the women in Muslim countries.

After the recent success of Princess, More Tears to Cry the Princess Al-Saud and Jean Sasson are collaborating on this new book to bring readers up to date not only with the Princess and her family but the stories and experiences of characters who formed the focus of the last book: Dr Meena - the woman who helps abused women to heal and fight for their rights, and Fatima, the mother of twin daughters who, once abused and abandoned by her family, now works for the Princess in one of the royal palaces. Here too, are the stories of other Muslim women - women who are struggling with human rights abuses from across the region - from Pakistan, Syria and Northern Lebanon - and the many innocent victims who suffer the consequences of ISIS's march across the Middle East. This new book will attract both Jean Sasson's many loyal readers and new audiences eager to learn more about not only how the Saudi Royal family live, but how with courage and determination the Princess continues the fight for equal rights for women in the Middle East.

In the international bestseller, The True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia , Princess Al-Sa’ud and the acclaimed author Jean Sasson began a remarkable series of books. Now, more than twenty-five years later, this compelling journey continues as we follow the fortunes and the dazzling life of the Princess, her friends and her family.But, of course, there is a less glamorous, much darker side to this engaging series, and in Stepping Out of the Shadows Jean and the Princess focus their attention on how, despite positive news on civil rights reforms, Saudi women still suffer physical and psychological abuse and have little legal protection due to the archaic guardianship laws of the land. So, although this is a kingdom on the threshold of revolutionary change – change spearheaded by the young Saudi Crown Prince who is keen to modernize his country – any thoughts of equal rights and the chance to lead an independent life remain little more than dreams for most Saudi women.Whilst the Princess acknowledges and welcomes the reforms that are on the horizon, through stories of joy and sorrow, we see how she is determined to continue to fight for equal rights for women in this, her beloved kingdom.

Usáma bin Ládin je znám jako vůdce jedné z nejnebezpečnějších teroristických sítí, ale málokdo ví, jak se jím stal. Jeho první manželka Nadžwa a čtvrtý syn Umar se rozhodli odhalit pravdu o jeho soukromí. Nadžwa, která ve svých patnácti letech opustila rodinu v Sýrii, se provdala za Usámu a stala se zahalenou ženou žijící v izolaci v Saúdské Arábii. S ním porodila jedenáct dětí a byla svědkem jeho proměny ze svědomitého mladíka na přísného muže, který odsuzoval moderní vymoženosti. Usáma bral své syny na dlouhé pochody do pouště, učil je odolnosti a postupně je izoloval od okolního světa, což vedlo k jejich nežádoucímu postavení v Saúdské Arábii. Umar vyrůstal ve vojenských táborech mezi fanatiky a zažil krutosti, včetně testování chemických zbraní na zvířatech. Po sovětské invazi do Afghánistánu Usáma finančně i osobně podporoval mudžahedíny, což mu vyneslo reputaci islámského bojovníka a vedlo k založení al-Káidy. Tento unikátní dokument přináší dosud neznámý pohled na život Usámy bin Ládina a jeho rodiny.

De levens van joodse, Palestijnse en Duitse families raken in de periode 1938-1983 nauw verweven.

Jean Sassonová, autorka bestselleru Princezny, se setkala s Mayadou v Bagdádu v roce 1998. O rok později už byla Mayada uvězněna v nejznámějším iráckém vězení, hlavním stanu Saddámovy tajné policie. Její příběh je opravdu fascinující a téměř neuvěřitelný. Nejprve žila na výsluní, jako dcera jedné z nejbohatších a nejváženějších rodin v Iráku, potom spadla přímo do pekla vězení, kde zažila mučení a hrůzy, které se jen těžko popisují. Její odvážný příběh o přežití vypráví nejen o ní, ale také o jejích padesáti "sestrách", se kterými přežívala vězeňské peklo v jednom z nejzavrženíhodnějších režimů na světě.

Mayada è stata rinchiusa senza motivo nelle prigioni di Saddam Hussein, è stata torturata e ha visto torturare le sue compagne di cella, è sopravvissuta e ha affidato a Jean Sasson le sue memorie

Хотя принцесса Султана далеко не идеальна и ей не чужды человеческие слабости, она продолжает свой мужественный "крестовый поход" против бесправного положения женщин в Саудовской Аравии, а также во всем мире.