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Long Way Gone
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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier is a rare and mesmerizing account, told with real literary force and heartbreaking honesty.
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What Stands Out
Compelling Narrative
Long Way Gone offers a powerful, firsthand account of child soldiers in Sierra Leone, engaging readers with its emotional depth and impactful storytelling that fosters empathy and awareness.
Authentic Perspective
Written by Ishmael Beah, a former child soldier, this memoir provides a rare, authentic insight into the realities of war, making it a profound educational resource.
Cultural Impact
This paperback not only tells a personal story but also highlights broader themes of resilience and redemption, encouraging discussions about war's effects on youth and inspiring movements for peace.
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- This is how wars are fought now: by children, hopped-up on drugs and wielding AK-47s. Children have become soldiers of choice. In the more than fifty conflicts going on worldwide, it is estimated that there are some 300,000 child soldiers. Ishmael Beah used to be one of them. What is war like through the eyes of a child soldier? How does one become a killer? How does one stop? Child soldiers have been profiled by journalists, and novelists have struggled to imagine their lives. But until now, there has not been a first-person account from someone who came through this hell and survived.In A Long Way Gone, Beah, now twenty-five years old, tells a riveting story: how at the age of twelve, he fled attacking rebels and wandered a land rendered unrecognizable by violence. By thirteen, he'd been picked up by the government army, and Beah, at heart a gentle boy, found that he was capable of truly terrible acts. This is a rare and mesmerizing account, told with real literary force and heartbreaking honesty.My new friends have begun to suspect I haven't told them the full story of my life. 'Why did you leave Sierra Leone?' 'Because there is a war.' 'You mean, you saw people running around with guns and shooting each other?' 'Yes, all the time.' 'Cool.' I smile a little. 'You should tell us about it sometime.' 'Yes, sometime.'
| Publisher | Sarah Crichton Books |
| Publication date | August 5, 2008 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 229 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780374531263 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0374531263 |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces (226.8 grams) |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches (14 x 1.9 x 21.6 cm) |
Who Should Buy?
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Young Adults
This book is essential for young adults exploring themes of war, resilience, and personal transformation.
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Educators
Educators can use this memoir to teach about the impacts of conflict and the importance of understanding global issues.
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Social Activists
Social activists can gain insights into the plight of child soldiers and inspire advocacy for change and awareness.
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Casual Readers
Those looking for light, entertaining reading may find this memoir's heavy themes and content unsuitable.
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Answer: The book is a powerful and honest narrative that captures Beah's journey of being a gentle boy to a killer to a survivor. -
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Answer: The book is an eye-opener, making us see the reality of the situation and bringing attention to the issue of child soldiers around the world.
Human Rights Editorial Review
"A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" is a harrowing and powerful memoir by Ishmael Beah about his experiences as a child soldier in Sierra Leone. Beah's writing style is straightforward and honest, allowing readers to feel like they are right there with him as he faces unimaginable horrors. Despite the heavy subject matter, the book is ultimately uplifting in its message of hope and resilience. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the impact of war on children and the human spirit.
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- Gripping and honest storytelling
- Raises awareness of the issue of child soldiers
- Uplifting message of hope and resilience
Cons
- Contains graphic descriptions that may be hard to stomach for some readers
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Features & Benefits
- War has changed, it's children who are now used as soldiers all around the world.
- Over 300,000 child soldiers exist across the world in more than fifty conflicts.
- This book gives us a personal account of life as a child soldier.
- The author, Ishmael Beah himself was a child soldier at the age of thirteen.
- The book is a powerful and honest narrative that captures Beah's journey of being a gentle boy to a killer to a survivor.
- The book is an eye-opener, making us see the reality of the situation.
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