57 pages 1 hour read

Alphonsion Deng, Benson Deng, Benjamin Ajak

They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2005

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Super Short Summary

They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky is a memoir by Benson Deng, Alepho Deng, and Benjamin Ajak, co-written with Judy A. Bernstein, detailing their journey as "Lost Boys" from Sudan during the Second Sudanese Civil War. The boys fled their villages due to violent attacks, traveled across deserts facing numerous hardships, reunited in refugee camps, and eventually resettled in the United States.

Reviews & Readership

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They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky by Alphonsion Deng, Benson Deng, and Benjamin Ajak presents a powerful and heart-wrenching narrative of survival amid the Sudanese conflict. The authors' firsthand accounts are profoundly moving and provide valuable insights into the resilience of the human spirit. However, some readers found the narrative structure somewhat disjointed.

Who should read this

Who Should Read They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky?

Readers who appreciate survival stories with a focus on resilience and hope will find They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky compelling. Especially recommended for fans of A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah and What Is the What by Dave Eggers, it’s ideal for those interested in personal accounts of conflict and displacement.

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Reading Age

14-18years

Book Details

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance

Life/Time: Childhood & Youth

Society: Immigration

Genre

Education

Biography

Topics

Education

Military / War

History: World