Friday, August 8, 2008

Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail by Malika Oufkir (Author), Michele Fitoussi (Author), Ros Schwartz (Author)


Stolen Lives is an incredible and powerful story of a families struggle for freedom. However if you don't have knowledge of Moroccan History this book can be a bit confusing at times because you have little to no background information.

Stolen lives gives you a glimpse into the conditions of a rich family use to an extravagant life style who are suddenly imprisoned and placed in horrid conditions. This book is about a family's courage to stay strong, united and eventually escape in order to become free again.

This novel lacks personality but don't let that sway you from reading and learning about the violation of human rights.





Synopsis
A gripping memoir that reads like a political thriller--the story of Malika Oufkir's turbulent and remarkable life. Born in 1953, Malika Oufkir was the eldest daughter of General Oufkir, the King of Morocco's closest aide. Adopted by the king at the age of five, Malika spent most of her childhood and adolescence in the seclusion of the court harem, one of the most eligible heiresses in the kingdom, surrounded by luxury and extraordinary privilege.

Grade: C

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