Childhood is something that is to be cherished and fully experienced, but sadly not all children get these chances. The life that Ishmael Beah, a one-time boy soldier that is now a successful activist, had in his adolescence was a horrible one. survival. His childhood story is like no other. For most of his childhood, he had many things taken from him, and he had to fight for it. As a result, of the war, Beah’s experiences left him traumatized and impacted his life in many ways. Causes of not having a family while growing up can be very dangerous. Sadly Beah’s time with his family came to an abrupt end. His family was killed in Civil War in Sierra Leone. He was left to fend for himself along with other kids. The book states, “A twelve year
