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Format:Paperback
The author recounts key aspects of her life in this memoire that focuses mostly on her stint at a courtesan in a harem for the royal family in Brunei. Prior to this interlude in her life she reviews aspects of her upbringing with her adoptive parents that alternate from endearing to abusive (the latter occurring from her father, a broker with a penchant for playing show tunes on the piano).From an early age she pursues a course as an actress and continues this at NYU where she stays only for a short time before dropping out. To make ends meet she turns to one of life's oldest professions and this ultimately leads to time in the royal castle/compound where she caters to the needs of the royal family, specifically the males but with considerable material benefits. Most of the action in the harem has to do with the infighting and competition within the ranks of the women who come from many different countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, etc. Life in Brunei is luxurious but restricted as well as "monitored." The author tells her story in the first person with warmth, color, humor, candidness and a good writing style. For the most part she manages to carry the story along and keep one entertained.
By Laura B
Format:Paperback
I was quick to judge both the book and the author, but the further I got in to it, the more I enjoyed the story and empathised with the author. The blurb on the back led me to believe she was almost sold unwittingly in to life in the Harem, but Jillian Lauren is painfully honest about her own motivations and experiences there. The insights in to daily life in the harem are very interesting, with details on their restricted but indulged lives, the expectations of the girls, and the relationships between them.
Jillian is honest and mostly unapologetic about her lifestyle and behaviour, which makes her an intriguing character.
Jillian is honest and mostly unapologetic about her lifestyle and behaviour, which makes her an intriguing character.
By M
Format:Paperback
Despite reading the entire book, I was only really interested in the parts pertaining to Prince Jefri. It was a fascinating insight but I found Jillian's writing a little self indulgent which bored me.
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Oh Poor Me
What may have been a good read turned out to be really quite boring partly due to the writer's self indulgence. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2011 by Sanya C Gain
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A decent read.
The beginning sort of introduces her character you could say, then as it goes along it starts to dwell around the realm of the royals. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2011 by Mr. M. Q. Muzini
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