Mayada: Daughter of Iraq

Mayada: Daughter of Iraq is a biography by Jean Sasson. The book tells the true story of Mayada Al-Askari, a woman from a prominent Iraqi family who was imprisoned and tortured during Saddam Hussein's regime. Through Mayada's harrowing experiences, the book sheds light on the brutal realities of life under Saddam's rule and the resilience of those who endured his oppression. It is a powerful account of courage, survival, and the struggle for human rights in Iraq.