57 pages • 1 hour read
Alphonsion Deng, Benson Deng, Benjamin AjakThey Poured Fire On Us From The Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky is a memoir by Benson Deng, Alepho Deng, and Benjamin Ajak, co-written with Judy A. Bernstein, detailing their journey as "Lost Boys" from Sudan during the Second Sudanese Civil War. The boys fled their villages due to violent attacks, traveled across deserts facing numerous hardships, reunited in refugee camps, and eventually resettled in the United States.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky by Alphonsion Deng, Benson Deng, and Benjamin Ajak presents a powerful and heart-wrenching narrative of survival amid the Sudanese conflict. The authors' firsthand accounts are profoundly moving and provide valuable insights into the resilience of the human spirit. However, some readers found the narrative structure somewhat disjointed.
Who Should Read They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky?
Readers who appreciate survival stories with a focus on resilience and hope will find They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky compelling. Especially recommended for fans of A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah and What Is the What by Dave Eggers, it’s ideal for those interested in personal accounts of conflict and displacement.
336
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Sudan • 1980s
2005
Adult
14-18 years
Continue your reading experience
Subscribe now to unlock the rest of this Study Guide plus our full library, which features expert-written summaries and analyses of 8,000+ additional titles.