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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

Ishmael Beah

Start date: October 1, 2020

Finish date: October 30, 2020

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A Long Way Gone Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah
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I'm sure at least one person will accuse me of trying to promote my book, but I feel compelled to answer Ishmael's question, "What kind of Liberation Movement shoots innocent civilians, children, and that little girl?" "There is no one to answer my questions," ".....hungry...our stomachs were hurting...families were separated and forced to leave everything they had worked for behind...soldiers would kill you without any questions," Ishmael writes. I hope my answer propels readers to search and r ...more

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