Liberation Movements

On page 14, Beah states "I had heard from adults that this was a revolutionary war, a liberation of the people from a corrupt government." Unsurprisingly, he questions this, for he can not comprehend how a liberation movement can shoot innocent civilians including children. This was not the first nor will probably be the last liberation movement to kill innocent people. Why do you think this happens? Can you share any examples of liberation movements that have gone bad (from your country or any other country)?

Welcome

Dear students,
This semester we will be using a blog to discuss A Long Way Gone. It is important that before you write you read what others have written. I not only want you to respond to what I have written but also to what your peers have written. Two ESL 082 classes will be using this blog regularly. Please always sign in to use the blog so that we know who is writing.
Enjoy!
Judith

welcome to a new semester

my name is will van dorp. i teach ENG 112. my class is using A Long Way Gone also. i hope the reactions of my students to the book by ishmael beah will enhance the reading experience for all of us.