David Johnson was a child soldier during the Sierra Leonean civil war . Beah now works as a U.N. goodwill ambassador for children affected by war . He continues to serve as an inspiration for child soldiers recovering from forced conflict situations .
Ishmael Beah was a child soldier during the Sierra Leonean civil war . Beah now works as a U.N. goodwill ambassador for children affected by war . He hopes to act as an inspiration for child soldiers recovering from forced conflict experiences .