Ishmael Beah
Sierra Leonean author and human rights activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ishmael Beah (born 23 November 1980)[1] is a Sierra Leonean author and human rights activist who rose to fame with his acclaimed memoir, A Long Way Gone.[2] His novel Radiance of Tomorrow was published in January 2014.[3] His most recent novel Little Family was published in April 2020.[4]
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Born | Ishmael Beah (1980-11-23) 23 November 1980 (age 43) Mogbwemo, Bonthe District, Sierra Leone |
Occupation | author, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Children Affected by War, human rights activist, former child soldier |
Nationality | Sierra Leonean |
Notable works | A Long Way Gone Little Family Radiance of Tomorrow |
Relatives | Junior Beah Ibrahim Beah (siblings) Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda (wife) |
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