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A Long Way Gone: The True Story Of A Child Soldier
The first-person account of a 26-year-old who fought in the war in Sierra Leone as a 12-year-old boy. ‘My new friends have begun to suspect that I haven't told them the full story of my life. “Why did you leave Sierra Leone?” “Because there is a war.”
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Harrowing tale of childhood lost to war's brutality.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in powerful, firsthand accounts of war, this book offers an intimate look at a young boy's journey through conflict. This story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, showing incredible resilience amidst unimaginable hardship. It’s a compelling read that sheds light on the true cost of war on children.
