In this compelling memoir, veteran journalist Jamal Abdel Latif Ismail recounts his extraordinary journey as an Al Jazeera correspondent. He provides a rare, firsthand account of his time in Afghanistan and his exclusive interviews with Osama bin Laden. Ismail offers unique insights into the inner workings of Al-Qaeda and the complex relationship between the nascent terror group and the media giant. This book is an essential read for understanding the pivotal events that shaped the modern Middle East, told from the perspective of a man who was right at the center of the story.