“I am proof that one person can rise above any challenge, and if I can, then so will others if they are given the chance.”
Quote by Emmanuel Jal
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War Child: A Child Soldier's Story
This book offers an intimate and poignant look into the life of a child forced into combat, revealing the challenges and traumas faced by young soldiers caught in the midst of war. more
Author
Emmanuel Jal
Emmanuel Jal is a Sudanese musician known for his music and poetry that convey the pain and hope of war. Born in 1980, he escaped from the horrors of war as a child soldier and found his voice through music, becoming an internationally recognized artist. more
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“A cold heart is my protection mechanism. I don't really feel anything for anyone.”
“I don't know anywhere where the people are hungrier for education than South Sudan.”
“When people know you've been a soldier, they judge you: you are a thief, a lost boy.”
“Any child soldier has to go through a lot of love, care and understanding to become normal.”