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Also by Jean Sasson:

Princess, More Tears to Cry, September 2014
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Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia, January 2014
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Princess, More Tears to Cry
Jean Sasson

September 2014
On Sale: August 28, 2014
432 pages
ISBN: 1939481279
EAN: 2940150539112
Kindle: B00MH6RNNC
Hardcover / e-Book
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Non-Fiction

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 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 barriers; they are becoming doctors, social workers, business owners. Major steps forward have been made. But this is not the whole story. Sadly, despite changes in the law, women are still subjected to terrible suppression, abuse and crimes of psychological and physical violence. For many, the struggle for basic human rights continues.

PRINCESS, MORE TEARS TO CRY reveals the intimate struggles of Saudi women inside one of the richest, most conservative kingdoms in the world. These are stories of triumph and heartbreak amongst the highest- and lowest-born. Princess Sultana speaks frankly about her strong-willed daughters, her beloved husband and the contentious Al-Saud family whose daily battles about what it means to be a woman in Saudi Arabia mirror those of the society at large.

PRINCESS, MORE TEARS TO CRY is an unforgettable journey into the hearts and minds of Saudi women, and will be forever etched into the memory of readers.

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5 comments posted.

Re: Princess, More Tears to Cry

What a fascinating interview! Jean Sasson has always been my
very favorite author because I feel as if her books "speak"
to me personally even though they are read by millions of
people all throughout the world. The stories of Princess
Sultana and her friends, family, loved ones and even
adversaries are especially touching because they are all so
interesting. I am proud to say that I have read all of the
Princess books, including the newest one that was just
released and have learned so much because the author has
included so many specific first-hand details and facts about
the people and the culture in her books. I truly wish to
thank Ms. Sasson for her inspirational series of books.

I have some questions in case the author will see this:

I have to ask you about a very heart-breaking story in your
new book. I don't want to give any of the plot away, but it
concerns an innocent child named Amal who was savagely
killed by her father. How can something like this go on? And
why aren't more people in the kingdom appalled? Also, I wish
to thank you for brining attention to this story, it truly
is devastating and the most horrific and haunting thing I
have ever read.

After reading Princess, More Tears to Cry I was glad to see
that some things in Saudi Arabia have changed for the better
(although there still seems to be a long road ahead as far
as equality for women is concerned). I feel that this can at
least partly be attributed to all of the work you and
Princess Sultana have done over the last two decades since
the first Princess book was published. Do you feel
responsible for some of the wonderful changes that have
taken place?

And, do you plan to write any other Princess books in the
future? As a longtime reader of your books, I can assure you
that so many readers hunger to hear all about the princess
because she is so fascinating and inspires so many people
(myself included).
(Nancy Smith 1:54pm October 5, 2014)

Hi Nancy! Thanks for the very kind words. The princess and I appreciate it. Let me answer your questions: As far as little Amal, who had such a terrifying and brutish end to her young life, in fact, the Saudi people did get VERY upset and created a big issue in Saudi Arabia. Her father (who raped and murdered her) would never have receive even a trial or any sentence without the reaction of the Saudi citizens. STILL, at last news, the father only received an 8 month prison sentence!!!! So, there are evil people all over the world but when a society decides they are not going to take anymore, changes start to come and I hope that is the case in Saudi Arabia.

As to your second question: I wish to goodness we could take credit for the changes that are slowly coming, but I really believe that it is the education of Saudi girls that is bringing change. Perhaps the books about Princess Sultana inspired other women, but the change is coming from actions by women who are following Princess Sultana's lead.

In fact, my publisher asked me a few weeks ago about continuing the series. I have spoken with the princess and it is up in the air at the moment, but for sure, we will do SOMETHING, whether it will be "e-book shorts" every 6 months or so, or, perhaps book 5 in a year or two. I'll be sure and keep readers updated. AND, thanks so much, again, Jean Sasson
(Jean Sasson 3:50pm October 5, 2014)

Thank you for answering my questions. I really enjoy your
books, especially the whole Princess series. I feel that
everyone should read them, especially women because your
books have so much information and education equals
enlightenment. I have studied the Middle East for many years
and personally feel that a lot of the change for the good
can be attributed to you and to the princess. It really is
refreshing to know that there are people like you and the
Princess Sultana that will speak up for other women. This
empowers them. I also enjoyed reading in your new book about
a lady in a Saudi shopping mall who had the courage to stand
up for herself when she was told to leave because she had
nail polish on. Women are becoming more empowered and are
speaking up and change is coming slowly and for that I
really wish to thank you.
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