
Growing Up bin Laden
Osama's Wife and Son Take Us Inside Their Secret World
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Narrated by:
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Mel Foster
"I was not always the wife of Osama bin Laden. Once I was an innocent child dreaming little girl dreams."
Thus begins this powerful story by Najwa bin Laden, who married her cousin Osama bin Laden at the age of 15 to become his first wife and the mother to 11 of his children, and her son, Omar bin Laden, the fourth-born son of Osama bin Laden. Together, mother and son tell an extraordinarily powerful story of a man hated by so many yet both loved and feared by his family, with spine-tingling details about the life and times of the man they knew as a husband and father, including:
Since September 11, 2001, journalists have struggled to uncover carefully guarded information about Osama's private life. Until now, Osama bin Laden's family members have not cooperated with any writers or journalists. Now, with unprecedented access and insight, Jean Sasson, author of the best-selling Princess: A True Story Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia, takes us inside the secret world of Osama bin Laden.
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Najwa left Afghanistan on September 9th and that is a really important date in Afghanistan. This is the day al Qaeda carried out the attack on the Northern alliance leader Ahmad shah Massoud. He was practically the only resistance left in Afghanistan against the Taliban and a force that would have assisted the Americans. Did his assassination play a part in her decision to leave? He also warned the world that something big is happening in Afghanistan and people need to pay attention but was ignored.
Very interesting book
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eye opening!
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Wow
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interesting story
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If you could sum up Growing Up bin Laden in three words, what would they be?
Captivating.Who was your favorite character and why?
Najwa bin Laden. She is such an insightful, strong woman.Which scene was your favorite?
Najwa bin Laden's joy with the birth of each of her children, and how she supported her children withoutDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I have not come to the 9-11 part yet, but it is refreshing to feel compassion for the family of such an evil man. I haven't cried yet. 45 minutes left to go though.Any additional comments?
This is the 4th book of Jean Sassons that I have read or listen too. She is an excellent writer of others experiences.The narration of this book is excellent.
One of the best books that I have listened to.
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True grit and painful to hear
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Very amazing, stunning, and interesting
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Interesting listen
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I appreciated the reminder that members of Osama's army were each human beings and that not all were in lockstep with his murderous hatred in their hearts, life is complex. It's very easy to criticise after the fact. How many of us would dissent under such oppression and threat of death? Some have, some do, some will. Thank you Omar and Najwah for your courage in standing for peace. You have enriched our lives and helped us deal with the unthinkable.
thank you Najwah and Omar...
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