Ishmael Beah

I have never been so intrigued by one person in my whole life. It is absolutely amazing to me how Ishmael is able to have the personality that he does. He's an awesome person and I am so happy I went to this speech. It's amazing how we can take the littlest things for granted...like getting hot water out of a faucet, he thought this was one of the most amazing things he has ever seen. And that shows how much he actually did have to work for what he wanted. I couldn't imagine losing my whole family, he's come along way from going to the army at a very young age, seeing people die on a regular basis, going to rehab. I can't believe how far he has overcome all of these obstacle. Another thing that really struck me in the heart was when a person asked him a question about his new mother and how he was able to deal with that whole situation and starting a new life with her, he talked about how it was hard at first and how he wasn't even able to call her "Mom" for two years, I just feel so much for him. I some what see him as an Icon not just for kids who have gone through the same things he has...but for kids who have gone through similar experiences, I'm very thankful he shared his story with use, and came to speak to us. I look up to Ishmael Beah and am very great full to have had this experience.