Publisher's Synopsis
This is a beautifully illustrated, poignant story about Deng Jongkuch on his harrowing journey as one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. With hope and courage, he survived many hardships such as walking over 1 year in the desert and nearly 14 years in refugee camps when he was displaced from his family and village during the Sudan Civil war. Deng was accepted into the United States and earned his master degree in public health. He supports improvements in education and healthcare in at risk communities in Africa.
