A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
Farrar, Straus and Giroux - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Release date: 2007-02-13
Hardcover
Author: Ishmael Beah
African history, Military life & institutions, Military Personal Narratives, West Africa - History, Biography & Autobiography, Biography / Autobiography, Biography/Autobiography, Africa, West Africa, Africa - West, Personal Memoirs, Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs, Africa - General, 1980-, Beah, Ishmael,, Biography, Child soldiers, Civil War, 1991-2002, History, Personal narratives, Sierra Leone
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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
Date undefinedUnbelievable story told through the eyes of a 12 year old boy. I read some of the negative reviews posted on this website related to this book. The reviewers felt his (the author) facts weren't true and some things were impossible to have happened. I want to dispell any commentary surrounding this. Remember, this is being told from a 12 year old child's perspective. It brings awareness to the despicable acts humans place upon each other. And, as always, the most central question remains: What will we do about it? Probably nothing. At the very least, read the book. Then, watch Blood Diamonds. The scenes in which boy soldiers are shown are based on the fact presented in this book.
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
Date undefinedA heart wrenching story told in a simple yet elegant way.Ishmael really proved that "Children can outlive their sufferings, if given a chance".I wonder how many more Ishmael's are yet to be discovered from countries like Sierra Leone. A must read book.
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
Date undefinedRarely has a book had such an impact on me. Ismael Beah's epic journey from carefree childhood to inhuman adolescence to enlightened adulthood tells the story of hope for mankind. As Beah has said, it puts a human voice to the war and violence in his country of Sierra Leone, and, in the larger perspective, to all violence, war and hatred around the world. I heard Ismael Beah speak in person yesterday at Florida Gulf Coast University where he addressed the incoming freshmen with his message of love and hope. In the tradition of his people, he is a true storyteller and he tells his story with conviction. If ever a book should be read by everyone living in today's world, this is it.
