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Bin Laden: The Inside Story of the Rise and Fall of the Most Notorious Terrorist in History Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Adam Robinson (Author), Fred Sanders (Narrator), Audible Studios (Publisher)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

The definitive biography of the man behind the September 11th attacks. On the eve of the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City, Osama bin Laden is still a vivid symbol of outrage and tragedy in the American imagination. One of the most-recognized faces of terror, bin Laden has presented himself to the world as a paragon of ascetic virtue. Journalist Adam Robinson tells a far different story. This authoritative biography lifts bin Laden’s mask of moral purity as it recounts his transformation from dissolute rich kid into terrorist mastermind. Drawing on information from members of bin Laden’s own family and extensive independent research in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Oman, Libya, and Pakistan, Robinson opens a window into the man who changed the face of global politics.

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  1. Listening Length
    11 hours and 37 minutes
  2. Author
    Adam Robinson
  3. Narrator
    Fred Sanders
  4. Audible release date
    February 27, 2013
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Audible Studios
  7. ASIN
    B00BMCYW3Q
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 11 hours and 37 minutes
Author Adam Robinson
Narrator Fred Sanders
Audible.com Release Date February 27, 2013
Publisher Audible Studios
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00BMCYW3Q
Best Sellers Rank #585,775 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#3,496 in Biographies of Politicians
#22,987 in Political Leader Biographies

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  • Deborah J. Boyd
    3.0 out of 5 stars About what I expected
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2012
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    There are many books about Bin Laden and each has a perspective. To some extent they are all accurate but there was nothing that outstanding about this one. The writer is better than average.
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  • DJ Williams
    3.0 out of 5 stars Too much sensationalism
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2006
    Although this is the first book devoted to bin Laden's life I have read, I can't believe that there are not better out there bidding for our attention.

    Robinson seems to have in his mind that we need to see the master terrorist through his prism, so he overlays useful facts and chronologies of periods of bin Laden's life with his own sensationalism and interpretation, including claims of homoeroticism in the al-Qaeda leader's relationship with two of his male counterparts.

    A severe drawback of this book is also a complete lack of sources, either published or named people.

    When he does manage to stay away from innuendo and assumption, Robinson's book does have quite a bit to offer. For me, however, these times do not come often enough.
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  • Peter Rooney
    5.0 out of 5 stars Osama - still out there, still dangerous
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2002
    This is the most detailed and up-to-date biography of the world's leading terrorist. Osama bin Laden comes from a super-rich, well-connected Yemeni/Saudi family; he was traditionally raised and is desert-hardened; he was a playboy for a time (sex, drink, and drugs), but then returned to fundamentalist roots; he possesses great administrative skills and charisma, which he first put to use in fighting the Soviets in Afghanistan.
    Why his great hatred of both America and the Saudi royal family? What was the insult that most motivates him? The author penetrates into Osama's psychology, with the benefit of exclusive interviews with many bin Laden family members.
    Osama spent 10 years in creating Al-Qaeda, the network of volunteer "freedom fighters"; and another 10 in organizing what has been called "Terror Inc." - a modern, global enterprise. Does Osama's terror have a rational goal after all? What would satisfy Osama? You'd be surprised at the author's conclusion.
    Every public library, scholarly library, embassy, international police agency, secret service, political scholar, and informed citizen should take a look at this book. After all, Osama is presumably still out there, armed and dangerous. Bombs do not seem to have brought him to justice, so maybe a more thoughtful approach is called for. I think some clues for finding him may be found in this book.
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  • "darciewithatude"
    1.0 out of 5 stars "The Man, The Myth, The Devil !"
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2002
    I cannot believe some of these journalist! Using monsters like Bin Laden to claim their fifteen minutes of fame! As well, I cannot not believe there are...like us out there buying trash like this to help them achieve it! What a sad lot of humans we have all become!
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