Name Search
CTRL+K
Name Search
CTRL+K
Ishmael Beah presents in:
Keynote Topics
Ishmael Beah is a bestselling author and UNICEF advocate for children affected by war. His #1 New York Times bestselling memoir A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier has been published in more than 40 languages and sold over 2.6 million copies. As The Washington Post urged: “everyone in the world should read this book.” His remarkable debut is both […]
Ishmael Beah is a bestselling author and UNICEF advocate for children affected by war. His #1 New York Times bestselling memoir A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier has been published in more than 40 languages and sold over 2.6 million copies.
As The Washington Post urged: “everyone in the world should read this book.” His remarkable debut is both a testament to the inherent humanity of the young as well as a first-hand look at the long road to redemption, themes he has continued to explore in his harrowing fiction.
A Long Way Gone recounts the harrowing years Ishmael Beah spent as a child soldier—one of an estimated 300,000 worldwide. Born in Sierra Leone, Beah was only twelve when civil war came to his country, upending the lives of millions.
Fleeing attacking rebels, he was soon separated from his family and wandering a land rendered unrecognizable by violence. By thirteen, he’d been picked up by the government army, and Beah—at heart a gentle boy—found that he was capable of truly terrible acts.
After two years, with UNICEF help, Ishmael Beah was removed from the army and placed in a rehabilitation home where he learned to forgive himself, to regain his humanity, and, finally, to heal.
A rare firsthand account, A Long Way Gone was hailed by Entertainment Weekly as “a clear-eyed, undeniably compelling look at wartime violence.”
It was nominated for a Quill Award in the Best Debut Author category for 2007, and TIME named the book as one of the top 10 nonfiction books of 2007, noting its “breathtaking and self pitying account of how a gentle spirit survives a childhood from which all innocence has suddenly been sucked out. It’s a truly riveting memoir.”
View All Speakers and follow us on Twitter
For Meeting Planners
This PowerPoint slide above is designed for meeting planners.
Register for FREE and simply click the URL link for automatic download of the PPTX slide.
We have created a simple “ABOUT” single slide which you can instantly insert into your pitch deck when submitting speaker proposals.
Features:
Author Books | Magazine Covers
Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a thought-provoking speaker, author, and advocate whose words resonate with audiences around the globe. With a unique blend of intelligence, charisma, and passion, she captivates audiences, challenging them to think differently and inspiring positive change. As a leading voice on issues of diversity, inclusion, and social justice, Yassmin brings a fresh perspective […]
In the dynamic world of retail, where innovation is the currency of success and adaptation is the key to survival, one name stands out as a beacon of insight and inspiration: Cate Trotter. With a wealth of experience and a reputation that precedes her, Cate Trotter is more than just a speaker; she is a […]
Sandro Forte stands as a beacon of inspiration, embodying the essence of success through his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the UK’s most esteemed figures in business and motivational speaking. As a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), Sandro has not only achieved unparalleled success in his entrepreneurial ventures but […]
Anita Asante is a footballer who plays in defence for Aston Villa and has over 70 caps for the England national team. Having also been a part of the London 2012 Olympic Games Team GB football squad, Anita has claimed awards such as Nationwide Player of the Month and Player of the Year 2003. Having vocally advocated her passions […]
Lionel Barber was the Editor of the Financial Times from 2005-2020. Under his editorship, the paper won three ‘Newspaper of the Year’ awards, transformed the newsroom into a world class digital-first operation, and solidified its legacy as one of the world’s leading business news organisations, renowned for its integrity and accuracy. Lionel Barber began his […]
Clara Durodié is a technology strategist specializing in the business and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services. She is internationally recognized for her expertise, advising Boards of leading financial institutions, think-tanks, governments, and academia. She also mentors AI startups on governance, funding and growth strategy. She is consistently named on numerous global lists […]
Alistair Appleton has been a British media favourite for over two decades. Having fronted some of the BBC’s most popular daytime and primetime series, Alistair is an instantly recognisable face in the industry. A trained psychotherapist and meditation instructor, Alistair is known for his promotion of mental wellbeing through mindfulness. Having been openly gay throughout […]
Finding MY Virginity is the title of Caroline Ravenall forthcoming book which reflects her passion for creating future-fit business cultures and ennobling people to live more meaningful, courageous and impactful lives. Drawing on a strategic sales and leadership background of almost 10 years in Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and 15 years of business, coaching and […]
Malala Yousafzai is a passionate female education activist, who rose to fame after she survived being shot in the head by the Taliban. Courageously advocating her right to education, Malala was shot on the 9th of October 2012 and left fighting for her life. Having lived to share her story, Malala Yousafzai is now the co-founder of the Malala […]
Simon Harrop is an innovative marketing expert who pioneered the idea of using the senses to create powerful marketing messages. He created the company Brand Sense -global experts in multi-sensory brand marketing- working with leading global companies like British Airways, P&G and General Motors. Simon Harrop is the man behind Brand Sense, specialising in sensory […]
Rohit Talwar is a global futurist, award-winning and thought-provoking speaker, strategic advisor, author, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Fast Future. He delivers keynote speeches, executive education, consultancy, research, and future-focused leadership mentoring to clients internationally. He works with major corporations, governments, professional services, investors, associations, business schools, and NGOs to help them anticipate, prepare for […]
These remain the property of its owner and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Speakers Inc.
We are actively working to have our profiles current with Keynote Speech titles, and Summaries.
Some Speakers do not have a set title or summary for their topic lists. Instead they customize for each. Other speakers only do moderated conversations.
If you do not see content here, please contact us.
We also have ample information off line that we can share as some do not want to have visible profiles and as such these are hidden pages. Or in the event we do not have the information, we can contact the speaker to provide and share.
Our Mission
© All rights reserved 2024. Speakers Inc
