Soldiers of Light
Soldiers of Light by Daniel Bergner, published by Penguin Books Limited on January 27, 2005, is a narrative that delves into the complexities of life in Sierra Leone, a nation ravaged by civil war. Through his journalistic lens, Bergner presents the stories of individuals striving to rebuild their lives amidst chaos, including Lamin, who sacrificed his hands for his daughter, and Komba, a child soldier with a tumultuous past. This edition comprises 224 pages and is written in English.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of survival and resilience as Bergner encounters various figures, from mercenary pilots to ex-dictators, each contributing to the tapestry of a country marked by both beauty and brutality. The book addresses themes of military conflict and the impact of Western intervention, providing insights into the historical and political landscape of 20th-century Africa. Soldiers of Light serves as a haunting work of literary reportage that captures the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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In this moving and unforgettable narrative journalist Daniel Bergner travels into the heart of Sierra Leone, a country torn apart by war. This is the story of the people he encounters in a realm of fire and jungle as they rebuild their lives: Lamin, who lost his hands to save his daughter; Komba, child soldier and sometime cannibal; Neall Ellis, the mercenary pilot with a conscience; Valentine Strasser the embittered ex-dictator; and the Western outsiders trying to save a land of startling beauty and brutality. Shocking, often heartbreaking yet ultimately hopeful, Soldiers of Light is a story of survival and a haunting work of literary reportage.
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