A LONG WAY GONEIshmael Beah ~ BOiPod
Personal Rating: 4.5/5
Yearly Count: 70
This memoir portrays the transformation of Ishmael, who was a typical pre-teen boy playing soccer and dancing one day, then a gun-toting soldier in a civil war the next. The graphic details of the war are shared, but those didn't affect me. Ishmael's heart and soul are what touched my inner core. His story is one of great sorrow and loss, yet I like to believe that shedding light on this atrocity can provide other child-soldiers the hope for freedom from such horrors. Ishmael is a courageous survivor. He will remain in my thoughts.
This one is on my TBR pile!! Another positive review - can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteI recently added this to my TBR pile as well! Another book with a similar theme is Beasts of No Nation by Uzodinma Iweala and that was an excellent read as well.
ReplyDeleteBeckyB ~ It's good, but sad because of its reality.
ReplyDeleteMarg ~ I read BEASTS OF NO NATION as well, but like this one much more so because it is a true memoir.
I am also putting this on my ever growing TBR pile! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like such a sad book, but an important one. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've been eying this one for a few weeks now. I enjoy memoirs, as they always seem to teach me something valuable. This might be sad, but worthwhile nonetheless. Thanks, Joy.
ReplyDeleteDanielle B. ~ Yesterday I clicked here and clicked there and ended up with an overwhelming amount of books to add to my TBR list. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteGentle Reader ~ That it is.
Les ~ I'm sure you'll learn something from this young man (actually he's 25 at the time of publication). If nothing else, you'll get a clear understanding of what it's like to be a child-soldier. Pathetic.
Sounds like a very touching read.
ReplyDeleteSounds like one I should read, but I usually subconsciously shy away from sad books. I've had Angela's Ashes on my list for years, but I just can't bring myself to read it. I know I would love both books, so I really don't know what my problem is.
ReplyDeleteYours is the second review of this book I have seen lately. It sounds like such a touching memoir, I'll have to keep an eye out for it at the library.
ReplyDeleteI lost your email..but I wanted to let you know I received the book!! Thank you. As soon as I finish Blue Shoe I am going to start it. I just finished Jesus Land and will post my Non-Fiction five Review on Friday! Thanks so much again for the book!!
ReplyDeleteHeather ~ It is indeed.
ReplyDeleteBooklogged ~ I understand. It certainly isn't for everybody.
Nyssaneala ~ I think it's worth the read.
Danielle B. ~ I'm eagerly awaiting your review of THE ONLY ROAD NORTH!
I've heard such great things about this book! And a 4.5/5 from you to boot! Great review.
ReplyDeleteTrish ~ Believe it or not...my feelings about the book are actually higher now than at the time of rating!
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