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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... read more

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From the living room come the strains of mambo and cha-cha music, the percussion and guitars punctuated by the arrival of the guests.

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Preface by Michele Fitoussi

Part 1: Allee des Princesses
1. My Beloved Mother
2. The King's Palace 1958-1969
3. The Oufkir House 1969-1972

Part 2: Twenty Years in Prison
4. A Year in the Desert
25 December 1972-8 November 1973
5. The Walls of Tamattaght
8 November 1973-26 February 1977
6. Bir-Jdid Prison
26 February 1977-19 April 1987
7. Escaped Prisoners
19 April-24 April 1987
8. Marrakesh
1 July 1987- 19 February 1991
9. A Strange Kind of Freedom

Postscript
Authors' Note
Acknowledgements
About the Authors

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This is book 44 of 70 in Oprah's Book Club. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Icy Sparks, and followed by Cane River.

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  1. Malika Oufkir (Author)
  2. Michele Fitoussi (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Miramax
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Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0786886307
Page Count: 304

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