As a child growing up in South Sudan, Jal bore witness to unspeakable atrocities inflicted upon his family and community. The horrors he experienced propelled him into the harrowing role of a child soldier amidst a brutal civil war. His days were plagued by hunger, isolation, and the constant threat of death in the midst of battle. However, the most formidable adversary he faced wasn't external; it emerged from within—the corrosive forces of hopelessness, trauma, and narratives of victimization that threatened to consume him.

The E-Book could be improved and more user-friendly, such as links to the chapters, no significant gaps between words and a cover for the book would be better. It is very document-like instead of a book. A star has been deducted because of this.

This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.