Beast of No Nations by Uzodinma Iweala
Beast of No Nations is a journey down the horrific road of one child soldier in an African nation brutally torn apart by war.
Agu is a young boy whose family disintegrates before his very eyes. His mother and sister flee his village before the worst of the fighting begins but his father is killed in battle. He runs for his life and is captured by one of the warring factions. Agu’s only means of survival is to join forces with the rebels; it is a choice of kill or be killed. For months he lives a life of unbearable circumstances as he fights, kills, subsists and tries to reconcile that he is only a boy growing up in Africa.
A compelling read that will break your heart, move you to compassion and give you a glimpse into the life of many children growing up in war-torn countries.The book is available on www.Amazon.com.
Book review written by Linda Moorcroft, director of Christie Refugee Welcome Centre.
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