Long Way Gone Quotes

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After a harrowing memoir, the author admits exhaustion yet feels compelled to share a spirit that outlives war. These brief reflections hint at the weight of recounting trauma and the drive to capture resilience. For readers craving more war memoirs or personal narratives, nearby pages expand the discussion.

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After I wrote my memoir, 'A Long Way Gone,' I was a bit exhausted. I didn't want to write another memoir; I felt that it might not be sane for one to speak about himself for many, many, many years…

Ishmael Beah

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“Often we feel the need to say that a book isn’t just about a particular time or place but is about the human spirit. People say this of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, or Night by Elie…

Will Schwalbe

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