Hardships In A Long Way Gone

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Getting everything you've ever wanted, never having to try hard, and never going through difficult times does absolutely nothing to help you grow. Therefore, hardships can influence a person’s life for the better, because hard times promote diligence.

In the book “A Long Way Gone (Memoirs of a boy soldier), “ the main character (and author) was recruited into the army after rebels slaughtered his family. While in the army, he went through many terrible experiences that still haunt him today. One positive impact of the unfortunate events, is the fact that they gave him the drive and motive to become an advocate for child safety in warring countries. He wrote the book, participated in councils, ran organizations, and even donated most of

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