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"Growing Up bin Laden" is a memoir written by Osama bin Laden's former wife, Najwa bin Laden, and his fourth son, Omar bin Laden, with the assistance of American author Jean Sasson. The book chronicles the life of Osama bin Laden, his family, and their experiences in Afghanistan, Sudan, and Pakistan. Najwa bin Laden and Omar bin Laden provide a detailed account of their lives with Osama bin Laden, including his extremist beliefs, his leadership of Al-Qaeda, and his involvement in terrorist attacks around the world. They also describe their own struggles with living in a family dominated by their patriarch's strict interpretations of Islam and his militant worldview. The book was published in 2009 and received widespread media attention due to its insider perspective on the bin Laden family and their association with Al-Qaeda. Some critics have questioned the accuracy of the book and raised concerns about the profits generated by the publication of a book written by the family of one of the world's most notorious terrorists. Despite these controversies, "Growing Up bin Laden" remains a valuable source of information for those interested in understanding the personal and family dynamics that contributed to Osama bin Laden's rise as a leader of a global jihadist movement. Yerbol Omirkhan (talk) 10:03, 20 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]