Extended Summary - A Long Way Gone - Based On The Book By Ishmael Beah

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EXTENDED SUMMARY 
  
A LONG WAY GONE 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY ISHMAEL BEAH 
  
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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.

Durée: 26 minutes (00:26:02)
Date de publication: 28/11/2024; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —