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

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.

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