Living With Osama Bin Laden .... The Story From His First Wife Should Know

Osama's Trinity: Bin Laden with one of his sons, an AK-47, and a map of the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean, marking the place of a U.S. Navy ship. The photo is undated. (Getty Images).

Osama Bin Laden, Austere Father, Nature Lover: Wife -- AFP

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Osama bin Laden was an austere father who banned toys and modern appliances at home, but also a flower-growing nature lover who spoke fluent English and adored fast cars, according to his wife and son.

In a book to be published at the end of this month, the Al-Qaeda boss's first wife Najwa and fourth son Omar give a rare glimpse into bin Laden's personal life up to the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States he is believed to have masterminded.

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My Comment: There are some details in this report that I never knew .... for example .... I never knew that he visited the US as a young man. There are a few other anecdotes that makes this an interesting read.