Published Feb 8, 2022

622: Ishmael Beah | Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

Ishmael Beah, a former child soldier and author, recounts his relentless fight to survive Sierra Leone's civil war, exploring the psychological toll and how rap music became a beacon of hope amidst the chaos.

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War and Survival
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Childhood Experiences
02
Music and Culture
03

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622: Ishmael Beah | Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

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Oura Ring's Cognitive Benefits

Art and Therapy

War Profiteering

Mattress and Prescription Savings

Early War Violence

Connecting with Amazing People

Escaping Hell

Surviving through music

Surviving War

Addiction and Violence

Child Soldiers

Surviving Civil War

War Stories

First Combat Experience

Finding Family

Questions from this episode

What are the key features of the Oura Ring?

What mattress should I use for improving sleep?

Episode Highlights

War and Survival

Childhood Experiences

Music and Culture

622: Ishmael Beah | Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

War and SurvivalIshmael Beah, a former child soldier and author, shares his harrowing experiences of surviving the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone. He discusses the psychological impact, survival tactics, and the external factors that perpetuated the conflict.

War and Survival

Childhood ExperiencesIshmael Beah shares his harrowing experiences as a child soldier in Sierra Leone, detailing the brutal realities of war and its impact on his life. He provides a vivid account of the violence, manipulation, and survival tactics that defined his early years.

Childhood Experiences

Music and CultureIshmael Beah shares how rap music became a lifeline during his tumultuous childhood in war-torn Sierra Leone. He recounts moments where music not only provided solace but also played a crucial role in his survival.

Music and Culture