Sasson, Jean P.

Mayada, daughter of Iraq : one woman's survival under Saddam Hussein / Jean Sasson. - New York, N.Y. : Dutton, 2003. - xxi, 304 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

The shadow women of cell 52 -- The four black doors -- Jido Sati -- Saddam Hussein -- Saddam's wife, "the lady" Sajida -- Chemical Ali and the veil -- Torture -- Dr. Fadil and Mayada's Family -- The chirping of the Qabaj -- Dear Samara.

0525948112 (alk. paper)

2004298295


Al-Askari, Mayada, 1955-


Baladiyat (Prison)


Women political prisoners--Iraq--Biography.
Women--Social conditions.--Saudi Arabia


Iraq--History--1979-1991.
Iraq--History--1991-2003.

HQ1735 / .S268 2003

956.7044092 / SAS