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One Day the Soldiers Came : Voices of Children in War
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One Day the Soldiers Came
Author(s): Charles London
Review(s):
“A profound and deeply moving journey into the minds of children who live with war.”
“Charles London brings an uncomfortable truth to life. This book is often difficult reading, but attention must be paid.”
“The stories told by these children...are essential to our humanity...”
“An unblinking account of a peculiar human reality...a wise and captivating story.”
“Shining a light on the horrors inflicted on those most vulnerable is noble work.”
“Eye-opening ...Searing and heartbreaking”
“[London’s] passionate personal engagement will get readers thinking about elemental issues...”
“It is London’s sincerity, discernment, feelings, and penchant for analysis that are always on display...Children as well as adults should read this book.”
ISBN: 9780061240478
Author(s): Charles London
Today, in violence-torn regions across the globe, 20 million children have been uprooted, orphaned, or injured by war, famine, and poverty. This is their story . . . and ours.
In this powerful and unforgettable book—by turns painful, funny, terrifying, and triumphant—Charles London takes us into the world of refugee children, celebrating their unique skills for survival and reflection. Their remarkable stories and drawings chill the blood and touch the heart, offering an indelible, first hand portrait of the war that rages beyond the headlines.
Review(s):
“A profound and deeply moving journey into the minds of children who live with war.”
“Charles London brings an uncomfortable truth to life. This book is often difficult reading, but attention must be paid.”
“The stories told by these children...are essential to our humanity...”
“An unblinking account of a peculiar human reality...a wise and captivating story.”
“Shining a light on the horrors inflicted on those most vulnerable is noble work.”
“Eye-opening ...Searing and heartbreaking”
“[London’s] passionate personal engagement will get readers thinking about elemental issues...”
“It is London’s sincerity, discernment, feelings, and penchant for analysis that are always on display...Children as well as adults should read this book.”
ISBN: 9780061240478