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A Long Way Gone

Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
in: Memoirs
Summary:

The memoir recounts the harrowing experiences of a former child soldier in Sierra Leone, who was forced into warfare at a young age. It details his brutal life in the army, his eventual rehabilitation, and his struggle to return to normalcy amidst the trauma of his past.

Key points:

1. War Horrors: The book graphically depicts war's brutalities, particularly civil wars, and their societal and individual impacts. Beah's experiences as a child soldier in Sierra Leone illustrate war's dehumanizing nature.

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