A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

Ishmael Beah's memoir recounts his harrowing experiences as a child soldier during the Sierra Leone Civil War. The book offers a raw and powerful narrative of survival, loss, and redemption. Beah's story sheds light on the brutal realities of war and the resilience of the human spirit, making it an essential read for understanding the impact of conflict on children.

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier was written by Ishmael Beah, from Sierra Leone. First published in 2007.

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in childhood in war, survival, redemption.

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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier is classified as Biography & Memoir. True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier originates from Sierra Leone's literary tradition. Explore more books from Sierra Leone on our country page.