A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier [Hardcover] Beah, Ishmael

Description: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier [Hardcover] Beah, Ishmael In A Long Way Gone, Ishmael Beah tells a riveting story: how at the age of twelve, he fled attacking rebels and wandered a land rendered unrecognizable by violence. By thirteen, he'd been picked up by the government army, and Beah, at heart a gentle boy, found that he was capable of truly terrible acts. My new friends have begun to suspect I haven't told them the full story of my life. "Why did you leave Sierra Leone?" "Because there is a war." "You mean, you saw people running around with guns and shooting each other?" "Yes, all the time." "Cool." I smile a little. "You should tell us about it sometime." "Yes, sometime." This is how wars are fought now: by children, hopped-up on drugs and wielding AK-47s. Children have become soldiers of choice. In the more than fifty conflicts going on worldwide, it is estimated that there are some 300,000 child soldiers. Ishmael Beah used to be one of them. What is war like through the eyes of a child soldier? How does one become a killer? How does one stop? Child soldiers have been profiled by journalists, and novelists have struggled to imagine their lives. But until now, there has not been a first-person account from someone who came through this hell and survived. This is a rare and mesmerizing account, told with real literary force and heartbreaking honesty. Anthem Books Difference Great quality used items! We aim to exceed expectations on every order with quick shipping and extra attention to quality packaging! Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!

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Binding: hardcover

Brand: Sarah Crichton Books

Unspsc Code: 55101500

Publication Date: 2007-02-13T00:00:01Z

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Edition Number: 1

Item Name: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

Product Site Launch Date: 2007-02-17T12:49:47-00:00

Pages: 240

Subject Keyword: autobiography biography memoir

Target Audience: General/trade

Number Of Items: 1

Edition: First Edition

Street Date: 2007-02-13T00:00:01Z

MPN: 9780374105235

Style: ABIS_BOOK

Book Title: Long Way Gone : Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

Number of Pages: 240 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux

Item Height: 0.9 in

Topic: Cultural Heritage, Africa / West, Military

Publication Year: 2007

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History

Item Weight: 13 Oz

Author: Ishmael Beah

Item Length: 8.5 in

Item Width: 5.8 in

Format: Hardcover