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April 8th, 2005 - 09:45AM |
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Photo: T. Levette Bagwell for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Mark Bixler's new book tells the story of four of the "Lost Boys" -- young survivors of civil war in south Sudan -- who resettled in the United States with the IRC's help after years of wandering: An American volunteer named Dee Clement, who offered friendship and advice to some of the 156 Lost Boys resettled in Atlanta in 2001, delivered an electric typewriter to the young men of Apartment 40-G at Clarkston's Olde Plantation Apartments shortly after their arrival. For young men who prized education above most everything else, this instrument of the written word was something worth getting excited about. Jacob Magot types as roommates (from left) Peter Anyang, Daniel Khoch, and Marko Ayii look over his shoulder. Bixler is donating 10% of his royalties to a fund that helps meet the Lost Boys' education needs. Buy the book through this link and Amazon.com will make an additional donation. Posted By: Kathleen Sands | History Snapshots, How to Help, Refugees in the U.S. Permalink |
