Beah, Ishmael
A Long Way Gone: The True Story of a Child Soldier
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007247097
- author:
- Beah, Ishmael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.6 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- True war stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah At just 12 years old, Ishmael Beah was forced to flee his home in Sierra Leone and fight alongside adult soldiers. This harrowing account tells the story of how he survived the brutal conflict and the devastating impact it had on his life. Beah's story is a rare and powerful first-hand account from someone who has experienced the horrors of war as a child soldier. He recounts the events that led him to join the fight, the atrocities he witnessed and committed, and his eventual escape and journey towards healing and recovery. This book offers a unique and unflinching look at the devastating effects of war on children and the long-lasting impact it can have on their lives.
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