A short but incredible story. Ibrahima's tale of his journeys and struggles is both heartbreaking and inspiring. His storytelling technique and translation is unique and engaging, as well as refreshingly honest.

An important light shed on the lives of many refugees across the world. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This is the story about the author who at a young age living in the West African country of Guinea along with his family. He leaves school to work at his fathers shoe stand in the big city and takes the lead of the family when his father passes away. He feels he must find a trade or method to earn money to help his family and allow his younger brother and sisters the chance to stay in school and he finds work around Africa to provide. The takes off when his younger brother leaves the family to find work also to send money home for the family. The focus of the story is following the author as he travels and works his way around Africa trying to find his younger Brother. The conditions that he faces are unbelievable with the deserts, chances of being kidnaped and bought and solid all in the efforts to find his brother. This is an amazing story even though there is a lot of struggle and tragedy. Give it a read.

A short but incredible story. Ibrahima's tale of his journeys and struggles is both heartbreaking and inspiring, and shows strength that most of us will never have to show. His storytelling technique and translation is something unlike other books, and is refreshing and so so honest.

This book is essential for anyone who hasn't ever put a face to the statistic or story about a refugee. It's human at its very core and is a documentation of power, strength and faith that people can have.