A Story of Hope: The Journey of a Lost Boy of Sudan
This book is about the journey of Deng Ajak Jongkuch as he endured many hardships as one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. In 1987, at the age of five, Deng was separated from his family when his village came under attack by government soldiers. Along with 30,000 other young boys he survived long, grueling walks through jungle and desert to seek shelter, food and safety. After spending many years in refugee camps, Deng was selected to come to the United States for a chance at making a better life. Even though adjustment to life in the U.S. was at times difficult, Deng learned to read and he graduated college. When the civil war in Sudan ended in 2005, Deng returned to his village and was joyfully reunited with his family. This is a remarkable story of overcoming great obstacles with courage and hope. About the Lost Boys of Sudan:The Lost Boys of Sudan refers to the nearly 30,000 boys who were displaced during the Sudanese Civil War that began in 1983. It was mostly boys who were displaced, as many were able to escape to the bush when their villages were attacked. The young boys made long, dangerous treks to find safety at relief camps in Kenya and Ethiopia. In 2001, about 3,800 Lost Boys were selected for resettlement in the United   States