This novel was unique in many ways. Donald Dunson took the stories of children and told them from their point of view, allowing for an inside look into such a different world. In doing so, he brought light to the dark truth we Americans seem to ignore. As America does have its own internal struggles, we appear as a peaceful heavenly meadow compared to the civil war stricken country of Uganda. This informative novel allows these children to seemingly speak out because otherwise their stories will remain in the shadows. Struggle is an understatement in terms of what these children endure. Thankfully, Dunson brings forth this issue and allows their voices to be heard. A very moving novel, one I most definitely recommend.
Now as this book describes such a horrific situation in Uganda, it is important to know more than what Dunson portrays.
http://www.warchild.org.uk/issues/child-soldiers?gclid=CL7VwNKFqrwCFY1cMgodo28Aow
The above is a link to a very informative and important website on the child solider situation. On the Uganda page, it states "Uganda is a tale of two countries. The south is relatively prosperous and most children are able to attend Primary School. The north however, is a different story. In the Acholi region more than a million people were forced to flee their homes by the conflict between government forces and Joseph Kony’s Lords’ Resistance Army. Further north still, the Karamoja region has been affected by years of tribal violence – which is now being exacerbated by climate change and the widespread ownership of guns." This statement is very important because it portrays both sides of the divided Ugandan country. Furthermore on this website, there is a section on what we can do to help. To me, this is the ultimate goal. not only learning about the situation, but taking our new knowledge and doing something about it. Continue reading as I will be blogging more on the Ugandan situation. Lets stand up as one and help solve this problem.
Now as this book describes such a horrific situation in Uganda, it is important to know more than what Dunson portrays.
http://www.warchild.org.uk/issues/child-soldiers?gclid=CL7VwNKFqrwCFY1cMgodo28Aow
The above is a link to a very informative and important website on the child solider situation. On the Uganda page, it states "Uganda is a tale of two countries. The south is relatively prosperous and most children are able to attend Primary School. The north however, is a different story. In the Acholi region more than a million people were forced to flee their homes by the conflict between government forces and Joseph Kony’s Lords’ Resistance Army. Further north still, the Karamoja region has been affected by years of tribal violence – which is now being exacerbated by climate change and the widespread ownership of guns." This statement is very important because it portrays both sides of the divided Ugandan country. Furthermore on this website, there is a section on what we can do to help. To me, this is the ultimate goal. not only learning about the situation, but taking our new knowledge and doing something about it. Continue reading as I will be blogging more on the Ugandan situation. Lets stand up as one and help solve this problem.