"Inside the Kingdom"

It has been a long while since a book has so captured my attention that I proceeded to read the entire book in a matter of hours. Today I read "Inside the Kingdom" by Carmen bin Laden...and I was captivated, to say the least.

Carmen is the ex-sister in law of Osama bin Laden...and it was SO absolutely riveting to read about her experiences in the astoundingly oppressive Saudi Arabian culture. She was a Westerner, who followed her husband, Yeslam, to his country. Her experiences are incredible, and have given me a fresh insight into that culture. It also explains so much about the prominence of the bin Laden clan in Saudi Arabia...and also shows where Osama became a threat to the world.

I highly recommend this book. I believe that will leave a lasting mark on all who read it, as I believe it has left a mark on my life.