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They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan
 

They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan

by Alphonsion Deng, Benson Deng, Benjamin Ajak, Judy A. Bernstein

Benjamin, Alepho, and Benson were raised among the Dinka tribe of Sudan. Their world was an insulated, close-knit community of grass-roofed cottages, cattle herders, and tribal councils. The lions and pythons that prowled beyond the village fences were the greatest threat they knew.

All that changed the night the government-armed Murahiliin began attacking their villages. Amid... (read more)

Top tags: africa,  nonfiction,  survival,  sudan,  memoirs (all tags)

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Kristi Brooks
  • Rated 5 stars

“This is an amazing book! Seriously couldn't put it down, absolutely would recommend it to anyone and everyone. Tells a very innocent tale of the lost boys story. Love love loved it!!!”

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Nicole K
  • Rated 2 stars

“Really interesting to learn about a different culture, country and lifestyle. Pretty repetitive. Would've liked to find out more about their lives now and adjusting after the journey.”

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  • Rated 4.366337 stars
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  • Rated 5 stars
  

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  • ADAM S

    adam s said:

    “They Poured Fire on Us from the sky changed my ideas about people in Sudan forever because it gave me a much clearer view about death and poverty. After reading this book it was clear that my life is nothing to compare with my Sudanese boy. I was really surprised that a killing like this can ever happen in my life time. It would've been really hard to imagine myself living in Sudan without my family and friends. My lasting impression of They Poured Fire on Us from the sky is hope because i am hoping that one day the people of Sudan can live in peace. I believe anything can happen but I hope our generation is the one that changes everything.”

    posted Wednesday, May 14 2008
  • Tom S

    tom s said:

    “i thought the book was good and i understand the tragedy they went through. I understand that Americans are so blessed. However i just had no fun reading this book. I dont want to rad books and cry, I want to enjoy them. When i found out there was a book involving soccer for the summer reading i was estatic because its something i love. I dont want to read and be depressed.

    I dont think anthing will change, i believe there will always be war and problems. It made me feel good about my life because i didnt have to go through it, however i did feel bad for them and wish them the best of luck in the future.”

    posted Tuesday, May 13 2008
  • jolene d

    jolene d said:

    “Reading They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky has opened my eyes up to the problems in other countries. Before reading this book I was unaware of the hardship that the citizens of Sudan have been going through these past years. This book makes me feel as if I take many things for granted that I shouldn't. FOr example I awlways have water and food available to me. However, the Lost Boys had to go days without even seeing food or water. I also feel as if this book has showed me that I complain to much about the little things. It has taught me that if boys years younger than me can cross the desert with no food, shelter, water, or clothes then I can handle the little hardships I come across. I found it suprising that all this turmoil was able to occur in a country. I cannot believe that a countries people could be so angry and just kill and kill. I also found it shocking how the main targets of the shooters were little boys!! This is unheard of in the U.S. My lasting impression of They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky is of hope and despair. I have hope that the conditions in Sudan will improve and eventually the citizens will be able to live normal live their normal lives once again. I have a feeling of despair though also because of all the horrible events that occured. All the boys that did survive these awful times have so many horrible memories and many losses(friends and family)to live with. I also am very sad to think about how many young boys and girls were wrongfully treated. However, the most depressing thought is all the people who never had a chance to live their whole lives because they were killed. I think this book is upsetting but the more peeople who read it the better. This way other people in the world can be aware of the horrible things and help.”

    posted Sunday, May 11 2008
  • Aleks B

    aleks b said:

    “Reading the book hass changed my thoughts about other countries. At first I wondered why it had mattered. I didnt think it was very important what happened in other countries. Thats because I didnt know how bad it was. After i read this booK I feel that we as Americans should have a much larger role in helping other countires. Instead of buying $50,000 cars we can donate some of that to kids. I realize now, from reading, that we in the United States have an mazing life and that we should be thankful for that. The book made me feel hopeful. They are setting up a large number of organizations to help the boys pay fpr college. They are also peace talks within sudan. The fact that the world has realized whats going on should change this situation, and many others to come.”

    posted Sunday, May 11 2008
  • Sania T

    sania t said:

    “Reading this book changed my ideas about peolpe of Sudan because now I know what they have gone through. This bookmakes me feel like Im very fortunate to have everything that i need and want. The lost boys didnt have food or water, and i am very thankful for every bit of food and water i get, because now i know the importance of it. The information in this book was very discriptive, and that helped explain all of their tragic events. It made me feel very fortunate. My lasting impressionof this book is hope. Hope is what brought these boys through this tragic event in thier lives. They hoped that a good life is coming thier way, and they kept going. After all, they did get a good life, in America. I dont really think anything will change in the world until some one really tries.”

    posted Sunday, May 11 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
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