{"title":"Ishmael Beah","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eIshmael Beah\u003c\/em\u003e, an author renowned for his poignant storytelling and powerful narratives that delve into human resilience and hope. Beah first captivated readers with his memoir, \u003cem\u003eA Long Way Gone\u003c\/em\u003e, which gives an unflinching account of his experiences as a child soldier in Sierra Leone. His writing is celebrated for its raw honesty, deeply personal insights, and the evocative portrayal of a child's struggle amidst the horrors of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Beah's works, you will find a compelling blend of historical reality and literary craftsmanship that invites readers to explore themes of survival, redemption, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. Immerse yourself in these narratives that not only educate and inform but also inspire and challenge perceptions about war, identity, and peace.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-long-way-gone-by-ishmael-beah-9780007247097","title":"A Long Way Gone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first-person account of a 26-year-old who fought in the war in Sierra Leone as a 12-year-old boy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“My new friends have begun to suspect that I haven't told them the full story of my life. ‘Why did you leave Sierra Leone?’ ‘Because there is a war.’ ‘You mean, you saw people running around with guns and shooting each other?’ ‘Yes, all the time.’ ‘Cool.’ I smile a little. ‘You should tell us about it sometime.’ ‘Yes, sometime.’”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is how wars are fought now: by children, hopped-up on drugs and wielding AK-47s. There are more than fifty conflicts going on worldwide and it is estimated there are some 300,000 child soldiers fighting. Ishmael Beah used to be one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is war like through the eyes of a child soldier? How does one become a killer? How does one stop? Child soldiers have been profiled by journalists, and novelists have struggled to imagine their lives. But until now, there has not been a first-person account from someone who came through this hell and survived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIshmael Beah, now twenty-five years old, tells a riveting story: how at the age of twelve in Sierra Leone, he fled attacking rebels and wandered a land rendered unrecognisable by violence. By thirteen, he'd been picked up by the government army, and Beah, at heart a gentle boy, found he was capable of truly terrible acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare and mesmerising account, told with real literary force and heartbreaking honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46499925819628,"sku":"9780007247097","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15390873482190.jpg?v=1748567119"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ishmael-beah.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}