EXTENDED SUMMARY
A LONG WAY GONE
BASED ON THE BOOK BY ISHMAEL BEAH
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY
CONTENT
The War Comes to Sierra Leone
Separation from Family
The Flight to Safety
Child Soldiers and Recruitment
Survival in Isolation
Forced Recruitment into the Military
Life as a Soldier
Rescue and Rehabilitation
A New Life in America
General Analysis of the Memoir
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
“A Long Way Gone” by Ishmael Beah is a memoir that chronicles the harrowing journey of a young boy who is forced to become a soldier during the civil war in Sierra Leone. Through vivid storytelling, Beah describes his experiences of violence, loss, and survival as he is recruited by rebels and later becomes a child soldier. The book explores themes of innocence lost, trauma, and the psychological effects of war on children. It highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the challenging road to recovery, while shedding light on the global issue of child soldiers in conflict zones.
EXTENDED SUMMARY
A LONG WAY GONE
BASED ON THE BOOK BY ISHMAEL BEAH
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY
CONTENT
The War Comes to Sierra Leone
Separation from Family
The Flight to Safety
Child Soldiers and Recruitment
Survival in Isolation
Forced Recruitment into the Military
Life as a Soldier
Rescue and Rehabilitation
A New Life in America
General Analysis of the Memoir
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
“A Long Way Gone” by Ishmael Beah is a memoir that chronicles the harrowing journey of a young boy who is forced to become a soldier during the civil war in Sierra Leone. Through vivid storytelling, Beah describes his experiences of violence, loss, and survival as he is recruited by rebels and later becomes a child soldier. The book explores themes of innocence lost, trauma, and the psychological effects of war on children. It highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the challenging road to recovery, while shedding light on the global issue of child soldiers in conflict zones.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940193513407 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Quick Reading Library |
| Publication date: | 11/28/2024 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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