Some nights the sky wept stars that quickly floated and disappeared into the darkness before our wishes could meet them.
Ishmael BeahThis is one of the consequences of the civil war. People stop trusting each other, and every stranger becomes an enemy.
Ishmael BeahSome people tried to hurt us to protect themselves, their family and communities...This was one of the consequences of civil war. People stopped trusting each other, and every stranger became an enemy. Even people who knew you became extremely careful about how they related or spoke to you.
Ishmael Beah