A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
 

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

by Ishmael Beah

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... (read more)

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Overview: Amazon Reviews

Unthinkable Horror and a Journey That must be relived
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, February 15, 2007
This book is a must read, I couldn't put it down, so gripping and the horror of war really is described by Ishmael with great detail
Unreal and Inspirational!
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, February 14, 2007
This is a book about an unbelievable journey! Ishmael Beah shows a lot of strength and determination to live! Now he shares it with us! MUST READ!
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