During the week Gaddafi slept in a mosque, and at weekends walked 20 miles to visit his parents. Bullied for being a Bedouin, he was proud of his identity and encouraged pride in other Bedouin children.
How did Gaddafi manage to attend elementary school so far from home?
During the week Gaddafi slept in a mosque, and at weekends walked 20 miles to visit his parents.