LiberateEireIRA (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i met this guy too, and his oratorical skills are amazing. He is really inspiring.

rumi1207 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Excellent book! A must read for every human on earth

kevstr36 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

He came to my school to speak, and it was absolutely amazing. What he has been through and risen above is breathtaking. People need to get awareness out on this issue. We can help Ishmael Beah to make things better in so many ways. I encourage everyone to at least spread the word to someone else or really get involved by fundraising or raising awareness on a large scale.

lizzietish99 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

he is totally right. and he has the right to say war is unneccasary. when you are forced to be a child soldier, then offer your opinion on war.

keeganz1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Think about it this way, You have a bully at school who beats you up everyday. You could either tell a teacher on him, he will get in trouble, become mad and just do it even more. It wont help what so ever. You take up boxing for example 1 month later he tries to beat you up. You fight back and you win, he will not bother you ever again. I dont believe murder is necessary but I do believe war is necessary

0NeverYours0 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

in what way is war necessary? please do explain

obscureluzername (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

War doesn't do any GOOD? How is that the issue? War is a fact of life. War is tragic but that doesn't mean it's unnecessary.

mratomix (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

He is right.