Comments on: A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah

By: Herding Cats II: Attack of the Hairball | Books of Mee

Herding Cats II: Attack of the Hairball | Books of Mee — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:41:02 +0000

[...] 4) A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah A story that follows Ishmael Beah, a child soldier from Sierra Leone, of how he ran away when his village got attacked, all the way to survival, and ultimately, freedom. Sierra Leone had a brutal civil war that forced recruitment of children as soldiers which leads to shocking facts. An eye opener that lets us learn more about situation in other parts of the world. [my review] [...]

By: Bookworms Carnival: A Great List of Africa Book Recommendations | Maw Books

Bookworms Carnival: A Great List of Africa Book Recommendations | Maw Books — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:09:58 +0000

[...] reviewed by Mee at Books of Mee who said, “The story is told fluidly. I never felt it slow down. It’s a good read from [...]

By: mee

mee — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:26:29 +0000

Exactly. Thanks for commenting for the first time Steph!

By: Steph

Steph — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:49:32 +0000

That’s one of the reasons I love memoirs, too. This book really expanded my understanding of the world.

By: My Quick Summary of 2009 Sydney Writers’ Festival (Part 1) | Books of Mee

Sat, 30 May 2009 05:33:07 +0000

[...] hip hop artist who also wrote a book about his experience as a boy soldier (Warchild). I read A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah a while ago, also an authobiography of a boy soldier (only he’s from Sierra Leone), so to [...]

By: Friday Finds from 2009 Sydney Writers’ Festival | Books of Mee

Friday Finds from 2009 Sydney Writers’ Festival | Books of Mee — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:20:38 +0000

[...] by Emmanuel Jal. I met Emmanuel at the Festival and think he and his efforts were amazing. I read A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah a while back and can never forget the story of the boy soldiers. Both Ishmael and Emmanuel are ex [...]

By: Book Awards Challenge II | Books of Mee

Book Awards Challenge II | Books of Mee — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:17:29 +0000

[...] A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah reviewed 25/09/08 [review] 4.5/5 2008 Alex [...]

By: Ramya

Ramya — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:46:16 +0000

Hey Mee!:) thanks for giving me your link.. I had some issues with my blog and it just got restored today after a looong blogless week..shall link your review to my post as soon as possible!:)
nice meeting ya!