War Child: a boy soldier’s story by Emmanuel Jal
Many of you will know a lot more about Jal than I. As you might expect, I tend to spend a lot of time with my head in a book rather than keeping up to date with pop culture and its icons. Those of you who know of the rap-artist Emmanuel Jal will be keen to read this personal biography. I strongly suggest that even if you have never heard of the man, this story has a message to all.
Jal began life in a small village in Sudan. As the civil war moved closer, his family joined the thousands of refugees looking for a safe haven. But there was no safety, no haven. Instead he was recruited to the Sudanese Liberation Army at age 9. The story of his experiences in the army, after his rescue and even his passion for music makes riveting reading.
This is the story of a remarkable human being. His story will bring a tear to your eye and hope to your soul.
