Ishmael Beah

Hi Ishmael. I've read your book and it was sincerely moving as I could not stop pondering about the experiences you have endured. At this moment, I am researching child soldiers for an English Project. If you have time, I would be grateful if you could answer some of my questions about what you went through. My email is surferdude.mai@gmail.com. Thank you.

Hi Ishmael. I know that you get a lot of requests for interviews/etc., but I was wondering if you could drop me a few lines with your opinion about how to keep innocent children out of war. I chose to read your book for history, and I'm so glad that I did. I admire and respect your courage in writing this book about such a tragic time in your life. You have shown that people can overcome anything and go on to have happiness in their lives. I am a single parent going back to school and reading your book has given me a great deal of encouragement. I would like to write an English essay about children who go to war, and I was hoping for anything you could tell me. Please e-mail me at: kh03140@georgiasouthern.edu or ph8245@aol.com

Thank you and God bless,
Kristina Harbaugh

Ishmael, I saw you speak at the genocide conference at Cal State Long Beach last year and I have read your book. I am now getting my masters in social work and writing my thesis as a grant to fund lacking services for the female child soldier survivors in northern Uganda, specifically those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have spent time in Uganda and Namibia and the needs of the people I met there are why I chose my profession. I am wondering if you would consider an interview with me for my thesis. A first-hand opinion of the services that worked and that were lacking in your experience as a child soldier survivor would be invaluable to this project. Please contact me if this is something you would consider. Kendra1082@yahoo.com

Hey Ishmael. I just finished reading your book for my english project. I couldn't believe how much you have been through. I am amazed of how strong your are and how smart you must have been in order to survive the war. I hope that you have luck in the rest of your life and I have one question that you hopefully answer. What is the real answer to the Monkey and the Hunter story at the very end? It has been bugging me for a long time. Thank you so much for writing this amazing book and have a great day.

Hi Ishmael! I am representing a human rights club at a high school in Stamford, CT. Many of us have read your book, and we deeply admire it. We are planning an event sometime this fall to raise awareness about the plight of child soldiers (we will watch the Invisible Children movie, read poems, and raise money), and since we are not far from New York City, we were wondering if you could come in and talk to us about your story. It will be our opening night, and with you there our human rights club would gather a lot of support. You have been an inspiration to us all, and I really hope you will be able to joing us. Please send me a message or e-mail me at sphansal@aol.com.

Thanks!
Ragini

I really love your book, I've read it several times and it has helped me keep going on. I'm so proud of you for staying strong. I'm grateful you are here on this planet. Thank you for telling your story Ishmael.

Hi Ishmael, I am a teacher at a small alternative behavioral high school (16 students) in Norwich CT. We have been reading your book and we also watched the Invisible Children DVD. Many of my students have troubled backgrounds or have had hard lives. You are an inspiration. I wonder if you would have the time to drop by our school just even to say Hi! We are really not too far from NYC. Elizabeth

Ishmael,
I don't know if you really read these but my name is Alexandra Neuman and I go to Solomon Schechter High School in Hartsdale, New York. I've started a club to raise awareness for child soldiers and I got many kids in my school to read your book. I've requested to have you speak at my school and have not heard back from any of the organizations that you are listed with. We would love to have you at schechter! All of the profit we make from having you speak will be donated to an organization for child soldiers and we will be able to hold a fundraiser for the initial cost of you speaking. You've inspired me to dedicate my life to this cause! I want you to be able to inspire others to do the same.
Thanks,
Alexandra Neuman

my email is abn102193@gmail.com
please email me if you can

would you like to speak at Adams State College, Colorado also?

Please send email: masoodahmad@adams.edu

masood ahmad

Hi, would you to speak at Slippery Rock University?

Email me at sjb3286@sru.edu

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