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At the age of twelve, Ishmael Beah fled attacking rebels in Sierra Leone and wandered a land rendered unrecognizable by violence. By thirteen, he'd been picked up by the government army, and Beah, at heart a gentle boy, found that he was capable of truly terrible acts. At sixteen, he was removed from fighting by UNICEF, and through the help of the staff at his rehabilitation center, he learned how to forgive himself, to regain his humanity, and, finally, to heal. This is an extraordinary and mesmerizing account, told with real literary force and heartbreaking honesty.
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Harsh yet hopeful memoir of child soldier's journey.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in stories of resilience and redemption, this memoir offers a profound look at a boy's survival amidst unimaginable violence. Ishmael Beah's honest recounting of his experiences and his path to healing make this a moving read about the enduring human spirit.
