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The Bin Ladens
- An Arabian Family in the American Century
- Narrated by: Erik Singer
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
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Critic Reviews
"A fascinating panorama...about a man and his family [and] the powerful impact they have made on our times." (The Washington Post)
"Riveting...the most psychologically detailed portrait of the brutal 9/11 mastermind yet." (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times)
"Stunningly researched and grippingly told...[The Bin Ladens] ought to be read by anyone who really wants to understand the origins of the current crisis." (Tim Rutten, Los Angeles Times)
