A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

Who is Uncle from A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier and what is their importance?

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Ishmael's uncle, Tommy, was a carpenter in Freetown. The two never met, but Ishmael's father told the boy stories about Tommy, and when Ishmael was in rehabilitation, Tommy came to visit him. Tommy is described as a man, who was filled with love and provided a house filled with laughter.

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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier