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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

Ishmael Beah

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Haunting journey of a child soldier's survival.

"A Long Way Gone" invites you to walk alongside Ishmael Beah as he recounts his harrowing journey from innocence to forced participation in violence, and finally, to a redemptive path. The stark reality of Beah's narrative offers a deeply personal insight into the plight of child soldiers, which is not just informative but also stirs a profound emotional response. Reading his story is a powerful and moving experience that stays with you long after you turn the final page.

  • ALA Alex Award (2008)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2010)
  • NAIBA Book of the Year for Nonfiction (2007)
  • Bill Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Award Nominee (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

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ISBN: 9780007262526
Author: Ishmael Beah
Publisher: 4th Estate
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 4.16
(rated by 186266 readers)
 

Haunting journey of a child soldier's survival.

"A Long Way Gone" invites you to walk alongside Ishmael Beah as he recounts his harrowing journey from innocence to forced participation in violence, and finally, to a redemptive path. The stark reality of Beah's narrative offers a deeply personal insight into the plight of child soldiers, which is not just informative but also stirs a profound emotional response. Reading his story is a powerful and moving experience that stays with you long after you turn the final page.

  • ALA Alex Award (2008)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2010)
  • NAIBA Book of the Year for Nonfiction (2007)
  • Bill Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Award Nominee (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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