Her Virtual Prison

Wall Street Journal ^ | July 29, 2004 | Danielle Crittenden

[KingsKindred]

Very few first-person accounts have emerged from behind the Saudi veil. For good reason: The rare Saudi woman not stifled into submission would risk severe punishment for speaking out. This is the importance of "Inside the Kingdom," by Carmen bin Ladin. Don't be put off by the author's last name.

[KingsKindred]

A brave woman emerges from an intolerant backward society to tell her story.

[Khurkris]

Good article. Thanks for posting it.

[independentmind]

I may just buy this book.