Ch 8&9, a Long Way Gone

Chapters eight and nine were actually quite easy for me to read. I feel like the more Ishmael stops thinking about the war and all the terrible things that he has seen, the more I become desensitized to the things I am reading. I was really happy when Ishmael found the six other boys on his journey, even though people are much more scared of them now. I felt like Ishmael had enough bad emotions around him, that he shouldn't have to deal with being lonely as well. I can't believe the things that people do to young boys, even though they could be dangerous. The humiliation that the villagers put them through was really obnoxious I thought, and it was pretty uncalled for. I was so happy that the one fisherman stepped up and helped the boys out. He risked a lot and gave away lots of food and water for the boys safety. I think that the fisherman shows that people really are good and the war doesn't have to turn you into a completely un-compassionate person. I can't believe how many times Ishmael has been inches away from death. The stupid little things that happen to him that end up saving his life (like rap) are incredible. I want so much for Ishmael to be safe, that I'm sort of scared to read on and read how he is going to get captured. At least we know that it will all be okay at the very end, right?