A Long Way Gone; Book reccomendations

Why readers should read The Long Way Gone

• It has an amazing life story

• It has great descriptive writing

• The author shows what he is going through really well

• It shows person vs person and person vs nature

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      I recommend this book to ages 13 and up because there are some graphic wording and description in this book. I really loved this book because the author did a really nice job describing what he saw, touched, felt, smelt and more. Ishmael has an amazing story to tell and it really changed my perspective on things. The author goes through some major conflicts in his life and one of them being war is taking place at his town and losing connection with his family. I suggest this book to people who are interested in learning about different culture and want to listen to someones amazing true story. Jump out of your bubble and read this amazing book! It may change your life and your perspective on things.

A Letter to the Author

       Dear Ishmael,
    You wrote the book The Long Way Gone. This book was not just a book but a testimony on your life growing up. The book that you wrote inspires me to do things different or think different in many ways. Your life story has really changed my perspective on many things.You have gone through so much that I can't even imagine what you went through.
 
    This book is a story about you growing up. Ishmael tells his story about war that strikes through his town unexepectantly. Now at this time it shows person v.s person and person v.s nature. Ishamael now has to go against the rebels who are violently killing anyone they see or come near. I can't even imagine going through this. First, war is taking place, next, he is separated from his family and now he is trying to survive the crazy wilderness. He doesn't know who to trust because he could run into one person from his town or run into the rebels. I can't wrap my head around people who would not even care to kill thousands of people when they didn't do anything. This world is just crazy!

     This book made me think of how much I have. When ever we complain we should think of others and what they have gone through. Definetly, I know for sure that I am blessed with my wonderful family and everyone I know and everything I have. I loved this memoir that Ishmael shared with the world. It has truly touched my life in many ways. Thank You!

                                                                                           Sincerely,
                                                                                                      Skyler