Praise and Reviews for A Long Way Gone

"Destined to become a classic firsthand account of war and the ongoing plight of child soldiers in conflicts worldwide." - Publishers Weekly

"Beah writes his story with painful honesty, horrifying detail, and touches of remarkable lyricism." - VOYA

"Deeply moving and uplifting" - People

"A wrenching, beautiful, and mesmerizing tale...It will leave you breathless." - Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein: His Life and Universe

Awards and Distinctions

National Book Critic Circle Award
Winner of the Alex Award
A Quill Book Award Finalist
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year
A Time Magazine Best Book of the Year
A Newsweek Favorite Book of the Year
TIME 100 Best Novels (1923-present)