Disfigured: A Saudi Woman's Story of Triumph over Violence

This is definitely a "page turner." I cannot imagine human beings in any culture treating prisoners the way these women were treated. As I read this true story, I hurt along with the women. She were tortured mentally and physically beyond anything you could imagine. The women were raped and sodomized in front of groups of prisoners and in many disgusting ways. Food and water was held from them for days at a time. She never did not know why she was imprisoned from the beginning, but felt certain her husband was in on the plot to abuse her.It seems that many men have no respect for women in their culture. They apparently turn ugly in the flash of a minute. They are con artist of the highest order. Even in marriage they are scheming and planning ways to manipulate their wife only to satisfy their own needs. They take the freedom to come and go from home without any explanation of their whereabouts.The only way I could finish the book was knowing that the woman had survived. I do know that she was strong, and with the help of a fellow woman prisoner was able to save her own life.

This woman endured horrible abuse which almost killed her. But rather than speak negatively about her country or religion, she chooses to speak about the need for legal changes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where this occurred. She clearly loves her country and religion (which of course does not condone this type of violence). Ms Al-Baz also shows a very courageous spirit as she recovers and speaks out against all violence women are subjected to.

The author's narration of the position of women in Saudi Arabia, their fate in the hands of the husbands are phenomenon that we must understand. I learned from reading this book, Saudi Arabia is a place that men have not learned to accept women as their partners, as a full minded human beings and not a possession of property. I enjoyed reading this book.

Thank you for sharing your story. There were so many things in your book that reminded me of my own. I have to say that the most interesting thing that happened to me was that the very day I began to read your book was April 4, 2012. You are a beautiful soul. God Bless. Stricken Yet Crowned

I like this book very much. The reading goes very quickly because it is so interesting. I am gaining much insight into the life of a woman in Saudi Arabia.

This is a book you won't easily forget. The author clearly portrays the brutality she experienced and how that drove her to become a spokesperson against this form on abuse. It's a true story, but reads as easily as a novel.

Usuallt I really like this type of book, ever though it makes me sad the way the women are treated, but, this book I couldn't get into, I don't really know why. I only read half of the book,& went on to another book. Maybe I will start reading the rest later.

Very good read. Having lived in the Kingdom for eight years, understood completely what the author was writing about. A very brave woman indeed.

This book is like several I've read regarding muslim women who tell of horrific marriages (although I acknowledge that domestic violence exists in most parts of the world, women in the west are most certainly more protected by the laws of the land and have refuge centres etc). Living in the western world I can't imagine the oppressiveness these women live under but despite their hardships they remain loyal to their culture. Fortunately despite the disfigurement caused by her husband she has managed to retain her good looks and leads a fulfilling life.