Shoot the Monkey
Ishmael Beah's memoir is the best and worst book I have read in years.
His self-awareness during these experiences is nearly unbelievable.
Read it.
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Smitty
Thanks for bringing attention to this crisis of child soldiers in Africa. Every since watching "Invisible Children", the world has seemed different. As Christians, we can't stand by while innocence is being exploited in the most evil kinds of ways.
Posted by
Dave |
7:21 AM
Solid book - probably watered down (censored) so we could swallow it easier, though.
The news of Paris in jail or Anna Nicole kicking the bucket is about all we can seem to stomach in America.
Posted by
CatFish |
4:02 AM
I really struggled believing that Beah could recall his experiences so vividly...you?
You're exactly right about our republic.
Posted by
SMITTY |
8:57 AM
I don't doubt his recall. Some of my most vivid memories are surrounded by tradgedy or pain.
Posted by
CatFish |
9:51 PM