A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier Summary
Ishmael Beah

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier Summary

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmalel Beah tells the story of a young boy whose life was invaded by the rebel army. He became a boy soldier who eventually became repatriated, becoming a spokesperson for children in Sierra Leone.

Young Ishmael wasn't worried about war, even though he had seen refugees traipse through his village for several years. Instead, he was focused on dancing to Hip-hop...

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