tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post8256014527696957087..comments2024-03-27T15:04:59.794-07:00Comments on Lark Writes...on books and life: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy SoldierLark http://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-38834330684916865452019-07-22T12:54:02.354-07:002019-07-22T12:54:02.354-07:00There's a lot of stories in the world like thi...There's a lot of stories in the world like this one, isn't there? Sometimes I think there are too many of them. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-41630551634922875912019-07-22T12:53:29.144-07:002019-07-22T12:53:29.144-07:00It'll hurt your heart, but it's not graphi...It'll hurt your heart, but it's not graphic or gory. Just sad. But there's a lot of good things that happen in the book, too, that almost balance it out.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-91080654252482055032019-07-22T12:15:57.479-07:002019-07-22T12:15:57.479-07:00I'd heard of this book but was reluctant to pi...I'd heard of this book but was reluctant to pick it up. I'm not sure if I can handle it. I shouldn't stick my head in the sand, however.Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-43541469725896282392019-07-22T01:54:42.238-07:002019-07-22T01:54:42.238-07:00A sad story but an important one to be read and aw...A sad story but an important one to be read and aware. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Lark! :) Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-52631327597397183812019-07-21T12:09:36.063-07:002019-07-21T12:09:36.063-07:00Sad and wonderful is a good way to describe this b...Sad and wonderful is a good way to describe this book!Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-88335458959994079792019-07-20T15:43:06.580-07:002019-07-20T15:43:06.580-07:00This one sounds sad and wonderful both at once. I&...This one sounds sad and wonderful both at once. I'd seen it mentioned on Amazon a couple of times but never took the time to read the blurb. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Phoebe @ My Bookish Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516940841211776660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-31518977675552910692019-07-20T12:27:56.343-07:002019-07-20T12:27:56.343-07:00It is tough to read at times, but so important, to...It is tough to read at times, but so important, too. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-73277646577160483542019-07-20T12:27:03.196-07:002019-07-20T12:27:03.196-07:00It is a harrowing read...and definitely not one yo...It is a harrowing read...and definitely not one you forget.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-35433723173682830802019-07-20T12:26:39.442-07:002019-07-20T12:26:39.442-07:00I hope he does write more books in the future.I hope he does write more books in the future.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-88857323071754412482019-07-20T12:26:08.933-07:002019-07-20T12:26:08.933-07:00It is a sad world. It is a sad world. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-86661657473773739242019-07-20T11:16:31.927-07:002019-07-20T11:16:31.927-07:00This sounds like a fascinating read, but also a re...This sounds like a fascinating read, but also a really tough one. I definitely want to read it at some point. Glad you found it enlightening!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-34746395946213052772019-07-20T09:00:21.615-07:002019-07-20T09:00:21.615-07:00Child soldiers can more easily be manipulated and ...Child soldiers can more easily be manipulated and intimidated by those in charge, and it astounds me that anyone can survive the experience and come out on the other end with some kind of mental health still intact. <br /><br />Of course, our own soldiers are only six or seven years older, so I'm not sure how much of the moral high ground we can claim. It's a sad old world.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-34271536556296462522019-07-20T08:25:17.343-07:002019-07-20T08:25:17.343-07:00Hi Lark, Thanks for letting us know about this imp...Hi Lark, Thanks for letting us know about this important book. i want to read Ishmael Beah's story. Its so sad what he endured when he was just a child but glad to hear he survived and I would be interested in reading future books he might write. Kathy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967595794483824444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-23524446238196064822019-07-20T06:05:21.128-07:002019-07-20T06:05:21.128-07:00I read this about ten years ago and it was truly s...I read this about ten years ago and it was truly shocking. It's amazing that he has felt able to tell his story and actually forge a life for himself.chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-11667311843620042102019-07-19T15:46:35.822-07:002019-07-19T15:46:35.822-07:00And I'm so glad he decided to share his story....And I'm so glad he decided to share his story. It's hard to read at times, but so important. You know?Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-46421708057506046152019-07-19T15:45:54.272-07:002019-07-19T15:45:54.272-07:00It's pretty amazing to look at him now knowing...It's pretty amazing to look at him now knowing all the horrific things he had to go through. Talk about having a resilient spirit! Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-48654018171013173632019-07-19T15:45:13.957-07:002019-07-19T15:45:13.957-07:00It's heartbreaking to imagine any child having...It's heartbreaking to imagine any child having to endure what he did. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-38885208579398872572019-07-19T15:17:50.806-07:002019-07-19T15:17:50.806-07:00This sounds gripping, but sad. I can't imagin...This sounds gripping, but sad. I can't imagine my 11 and 13-year old boys in such a situation. Great review!Laura's Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904763940307902364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-6884225985878807382019-07-19T09:21:32.414-07:002019-07-19T09:21:32.414-07:00Wow! Sounds like Ishmael has overcome so much. Wha...Wow! Sounds like Ishmael has overcome so much. What a powerful and compelling read. Ashley Sapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398599355275934867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-64134166706782077612019-07-19T09:09:33.817-07:002019-07-19T09:09:33.817-07:00This sounds compelling and so hard to comprehend. ...This sounds compelling and so hard to comprehend. Ishmael survived a horrendous situation, but the amazing thing is that he has been able to recount his experience for those of us who find child soldiers almost impossible to imagine.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.com