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Old 08-12-2008, 05:31 PM
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Talking Anyone else read Carmen Bin Laden's book?

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I recently bought and read Carmen Bin Laden's book, Inside the Kingdom, and I must say that I think it was the best memoir I have ever read. Her experiences as being apart of the Bin Ladens and her experiences living in Saudi Arabia were extraordinary! Anyone else really liked this book?



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Old 08-12-2008, 05:39 PM
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Never heard of it actually but it looks interesting. So Osama's brother divorced her. I wonder why she kept the "Bin Ladin" sur name?

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Addicted to the "I-married-the-Mob" genre? Try this variation: smart women who marry Islamic fundamentalists. In 1973, Swiss-born Carmen fell in love with Yeslam bin Ladin, Osama's older brother; after a fairy-tale courtship, including a semester together at USC, the two married in Saudi Arabia. Alas, it wasn't long before the fantasy turned sinister. By Saudi Wahhabi custom, women are usually confined to the home. Activities like listening to music or reading books other than the Koran are either sinful or shameful. Only Carmen's young daughters, occasional international trips and her dear, understanding husband helped her cope. Then, things worsened. The 1979 Saudi mobilization to support Afghan Muslims against the Soviet invasion gave religious hard-liners like Osama more clout. Carmen's husband, now a successful Geneva businessman, reverted to a more orthodox lifestyle. Finally, in 1988, Yeslam divorced Carmen, but by bringing charges against her in Saudi Arabia, made certain she feared for her life—and her daughters' freedom—if she ever again entered an Islamic country. Beyond Carmen's terrible story hovers the larger, later tragedy of 9/11. Remember, Carmen warns, the bin Laden brothers have always supported each other, financially and socially. When Osama dies, he'll certainly be replaced. The gravity of the events Carmen writes of, her insider's perspective and her engaging style make this memoir a page-turner.
Amazon.com: Inside the Kingdom: My Life in Saudi Arabia: Carmen Bin Ladin: Books
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Old 08-12-2008, 07:19 PM
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Never heard of it actually but it looks interesting. So Osama's brother divorced her. I wonder why she kept the "Bin Ladin" sur name?

Amazon.com: Inside the Kingdom: My Life in Saudi Arabia: Carmen Bin Ladin: Books
It was a lot more then just him divorcing her. I think that description might be wrong. Been a while since I read the book. It was sort of complicated because it involved both Swiss and Saudi Laws. She managed to flee to Switzerland and escape his power. It is a very, very good memoir. She describes Saudi Arabia by her popular quote, "The Saudis are the Taliban in Luxury". A very interesting memoir. I totally could not put it down. At the very end, she explains why she kept the surname, but I don't remember off the top of my head.

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