“We took a bowl each and started eating. He went back into the little room, and by the time he returned to the table with his own bowl of food to eat with us, we had already finished. He was shocked and looked around to see if we had done something else with the food.”
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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
This memoir recounts the harrowing journey of a young boy who is forced to become a soldier in the midst of the civil war in Sierra Leone. The author shares his personal account of the violence, hardship, and loss he endured during this tumultuous period. more
Author
Ishmael Beah
Ishmael Beah is a former child soldier, writer, and human rights activist. During the Liberian Civil War, he was recruited as a soldier and experienced the harsh realities of war. After the war, with the help of UNICEF, he returned to school and completed his education. His memoir, 'A Long Way Gone', which tells his personal experiences, has received widespread attention and acclaim, winning him numerous awards. He is also actively involved in human rights activities, dedicated to raising awareness about the issue of child soldiers. more
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