International Affairs

Growing Up bin Laden: Osama's Wife and Son Take Us Inside Their Secret World

Jean Sasson

About the Program

Jean Sasson appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to talk about her new book, "Growing Up bin Laden."  Written in cooperation with Osama bin Laden's first wife, Najwa, and his fourth son, Omar, the book takes an inside look at Osama bin Ladens' family life and transformation into the terrorist leader he is today. 

About the Authors

Jean Sasson

Jean Sasson is the author of several books, including "Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia" and "Mayada, Daughter of Iraq: One Woman's Survival Under Saddam Hussein."  For more on Ms. Sasson and her work, visit: jeansasson.com.   


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  • Sunday, November 8th at 5am (ET)
  • Saturday, November 7th at 7pm (ET)
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