A Long Way Gone

By Ishmael Beah

‘A Long Way Gone’ is the true story of an unwilling ex-child soldier during the civil war in Sierra Leone, Ishmael Beah, whose hope for a better life and to be reunited with his family portrays an example to “Always have hope”.
~ H.E Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone

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Publish Date: 2007

In the midst of the civil war in Sierra Leone, Ishmael Beah, an innocent child, entered a world full of violence and brutality. Eventually released, he struggled to adjust to a suspicious and fearful society. A harrowing tale of resilience and strength, A Long Way Gone recounts Beah’s own harrowing story as a former child soldier.