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A long way gone is the true story of ishmael beah, an unwilling boy soldier during a civil war in sierra leone. Ishmael beah s a long way gone is a sobering firsthand telling of his time as a child soldier during sierra leones decade long civil war from 1991 to 2002. Ishmael was living a happy life in sierra leone, at least until the civil war broke out. Ishmael beah excerpt from a long way gone duration. A long way gone by ishmael beah 826 words bartleby. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on litcharts. Get free homework help on ishmael beahs a long way gone. Mar 12, 2007 ishmael beah introduces a long way gone.
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