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Inside The Kingdom by Carmen Bin Ladin

Inside The Kingdom

My Life in Saudi Arabia

by Carmen Bin Ladin
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  • Jul 1, 2004
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  • Jun 2005
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kate lessig

I could not put this book down. With compelling honesty and clarity Carmen Bin Ladin tells the story of how women for the love of a husband and children can bit by bit be swallowed by the powers that sustain their lives. Yet it is the triumph of her passion for personal freedom and her children's future where the author finds her true strength.
Suzanne Horne


This book should be read by everyone in America for
a comprehensive understanding of the country.
I lived in Riyadh for 5 years and agree with everything
in the book. Even with a U.S. government umbrella, it is a very difficult place for westerners
to live , especially women.

Suzanne Horne Phoenix, AZ
louise

Truth
I found the writing simple and non sensationalist. This lady was not trying to create a literary masterpiece. the content was the truth .As one who worked for the Bin Ladens during the 90's inside and outside of KSA i admire the author in her quest to tell the facts!
Prof Dr.Saadia Afzal

Cashing in on the name.
Based upon excerpts of the book, one thing is clear - book is about her connection with Osama bin Laden. Would not have written if she had not any connection with bin Laden family. Accepting this book is literally due to the fact she was divorced/separated from Osama’s brother, plus publisher must have approached her as she was connected to bin Laden family.
in-love-with-literature

There was nothing spectacular about either the content or the style. A rather simple expression of emotions that were supposedly evoked by the author's life in Saudi Arabia. A well written piece of literature makes one sympathize with even the villians in the story; this book was overshadowed by a hatred and contempt for Saudi life without "true" sympathy for those who suffered under a fundamentalistic, patriarchal society.
kjhlkjhl

it was okay
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