An excellent book!! I cannot imagine surviving such horrendous conditions, especially after leading a life of priveledge and luxury.


from the jacket:

Malika Oufkir has spent virtually her whole life as a prisoner. Born in 1953, the eldest daughter of General Oufkir, the king of Morocco's closest aide, Malika was adopted by the King at the age of five, and was brought up as the companion to his little daughter. Spending most of her childhood and adolescence in the seclusion of the court harem, Malika was one of the most eligible heiresses in the kingdom, surrounded by luxury and extraordinary privilege.

Then on August 16, 1972, her father was arrested and executed after an attempt to assassinate the King. Malika, her five siblings, and her mother were immediately imprisoned in a penal colony. After fifteen years, the last ten of which they spent locked up in solitary cells, the Oufkir children managed to dig a tunnel with their bare hands and make a daring escape...though they were recaptured after only five days of freedom. Malika was finally able to leave Morocco and begin a new life in exile in 1996.

released to neuilly.... enjoy!

This book arrived at my house yesterday as a wonderful gift from high-on-love! I'm using it for my around the world challenge...this one of course occupying the Morocco slot. I look forward to reading it when I return home in May. It looks really good. Thank you so much!!

I just got home Saturday and started reading this book yesterday (Monday)! I've only read one chapter so far because things have been busy, but I'm liking it already. I have a feeling I won't be able to put it down.

I've already promised to send this book to Ellis917 when I'm done reading.

Once again, thank you so much for sending this to me!

I just finished this book about ten minutes ago. A great read!! I can't imagine having to go through all of that. There is no way I would have lasted through all that yet it says a lot about the human spirit. A rollercoaster ride of emotions. I'm so glad I got a chance to read this, thank you high-on-love! It's such a weird feeling to have read this and to realize that this happened not that long ago and that she is just now able to start living a full life again. It gave me a lot to chew over. I will be passing this on by the end of the week as part of a trade.

Received 6/17...really looking forward to reading. Thanks so much, Neuilly.