Mayada, Daughter of Iraq (Electronic book text)

""A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the cruelties suffered by the Iraqis under Hussein"" (Booklist). Now in paperbackand updated with new material. A member of one of the most distinguished and honored families in Iraq, Mayada grew up surrounded by wealth and royalty. But when Saddam Husseins regime took power, she was thrown into cell 52 in the infamous Baladiyat prison with seventeen other nameless, faceless women from all walks of life. To ease their suffering, these shadow women passed each day by sharing their life stories. Now, through Jean Sasson, Mayada is finally able to tell her storyand theirsto the world.