Mayada, Daughter of Iraq: One Woman's Survival Under Saddam Hussein - Jean Sasson

Mayada, Daughter of Iraq: One Woman's Survival Under Saddam Hussein book by Jean Sasson.

Mayada, Daughter of Iraq: One Woman's Survival Under Saddam Hussein book by Jean Sasson is a gripping memoir that follows Mayada Al-Askari, a woman from a once-respected Iraqi family, who is imprisoned under Saddam Hussein’s regime. Inside Baladiyat Prison, she meets the “shadow women,” fellow prisoners whose stories reveal the fear, strength, and resilience of Iraqi women living under dictatorship. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn 

• The brutal reality of life inside Saddam’s prisons

• The courage and solidarity shared among female prisoners

• How political oppression destroyed families and futures

• The personal cost of speaking out in an authoritarian state

• Powerful human stories often hidden behind headlines

Who should read the book
Perfect for readers who love true stories, Middle Eastern history, women’s narratives, and emotional, eye-opening memoirs about survival.

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