Growing Up Bin Laden: Osama’s Wife and Son Take Us Inside their Secret World by Jean Sasson

“Growing Up Bin Laden: Osama’s Wife and Son Take Us Inside their Secret World” is a book written by Jean Sasson in collaboration with Najwa bin Laden, Osama bin Laden’s first wife, and their son Omar bin Laden. The book was published in 2009.

In the book, Najwa and Omar provide a unique perspective on the life of Osama bin Laden, one of the world’s most notorious terrorists. They describe their personal experiences living with him in Afghanistan, Sudan, and Pakistan, as well as their interactions with other members of the bin Laden family and the Al-Qaeda network.

The book also offers insight into the cultural and political factors that contributed to the rise of Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda, as well as the family dynamics and personal relationships that shaped his worldview.

Sasson is a bestselling author known for her work on issues related to women in the Middle East, and her collaboration with Najwa and Omar provides a rare glimpse into the private life of one of the world’s most wanted men. The book has been both praised for its unique perspective and criticized for its potential to humanize a figure responsible for so much violence and terror.