Ishmael Beah: Stories As Medicine

Ishmael Beah's simple, beautiful life abruptly changed when a civil war broke out in Sierra Leone. By the age of 13, he'd lost his family, been conscripted as a child soldier and been forced into a situation of uncertainty, fear and pure survival. Here, Beah shares his powerful story, one that illustrates the beauty and strength of humanity. About Chicago Ideas Week Chicago Ideas Week is an annual seven-day celebration of ideas, innovation and community, aiming to become the platform for ideas, created for innovators, thinkers, doers. CIW's goal is to stimulate new initiatives and ventures, create new connections and collaborations, and establish a community of people who have the desire to achieve great things. Learn more: www.chicagoideas.com