I get a chance to observe the moon now, I still see those same images I saw when I was six, and it pleases me to know that that part of my childhood is still embedded in me.
We must live in the radiance of tomorrow, as our ancestors have suggested in their tales. For what is yet to come tomorrow has possibilities, and we … - Ishmael Beah
We must live in the radiance of tomorrow, as our ancestors have suggested in their tales. For what is yet to come tomorrow has possibilities, and we …
- Ishmael Beah
In the sky there are always answers and explanations for everything: every pain, every suffering, joy and confusion. - Ishmael Beah
In the sky there are always answers and explanations for everything: every pain, every suffering, joy and confusion.
...children have the resilience to outlive their sufferings, if given a chance. - Ishmael Beah
...children have the resilience to outlive their sufferings, if given a chance.
I believe in having a more open mind and including others who don't share your faith and having dialogue with them. And just having a pure heart and … - Ishmael Beah
I believe in having a more open mind and including others who don't share your faith and having dialogue with them. And just having a pure heart and …
Some nights the sky wept stars that quickly floated and disappeared into the darkness before our wishes could meet them. - Ishmael Beah
Some nights the sky wept stars that quickly floated and disappeared into the darkness before our wishes could meet them.
How many more times do we have to come to terms with death before we find safety? - Ishmael Beah
How many more times do we have to come to terms with death before we find safety?
Some people tried to hurt us to protect themselves, their family and communities...This was one of the consequences of civil war. People stopped trus… - Ishmael Beah
Some people tried to hurt us to protect themselves, their family and communities...This was one of the consequences of civil war. People stopped trus…
I joined the army to avenge the deaths of my family and to survive, but I've come to learn that if I am going to take revenge, in that process I will… - Ishmael Beah
I joined the army to avenge the deaths of my family and to survive, but I've come to learn that if I am going to take revenge, in that process I will…
This is one of the consequences of the civil war. People stop trusting each other, and every stranger becomes an enemy. - Ishmael Beah
This is one of the consequences of the civil war. People stop trusting each other, and every stranger becomes an enemy.
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