A stark reminder of how much Saudi Arabia has improved for women just in the last 30 years, this book gives us a peek at life behind the veil for a Saudi princess from 1970 to 1990. Though a first person narrative, Sultana’s story is told from a distance, the way a friend would describe her life to a friend, rather than a novelized narrative. It worked very well and I found myself being profoundly grateful for my life and the men in my family. I also found my opinion of today’s Saudi Arabia softening, as their reforms -though paltry by western standards- are coming quickly and at great peril to the reformers.