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One Day the Soldiers Came: Voices of Children in War (P.S.)

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Charles London has written a compelling and disturbing book speaking for children who are victims of wars created by the adults around them. His writing style is engaging and the children's stories are clearly told. This book is an important read for anyone who cares about children and their place in the world.

A good basic read around some of the worlds most current conflicts (Burma, Bosnia, Congo), with some basic history that the world hasn't changed that much since roman times. I would recommend it as an introduction to how war affects children and their families and some of the history of what these conflicts have been based around.

It has made me want to improve my world histroy further as I'm not sure too many people have a grip on the actual vs what the general media feeds us.

I bought this book for a project in graduate school. Of all the books I read during the 2-year program, this was my favorite. It is amazingly touching and full of all sorts of emotions. The center section with pictures and drawings really makes the stories come alive. I would love to meet the author and talk about his work even more.

Just be aware, this is not a novel, nor would I recommend it for anyone with a weak stomach or anyone under 18 years old. The stories can be very intense!