A Long Walk To Water

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The Lost Boys of Sudan was about 17,000 boys. Some of the boys died of starvation hunger, dehydration or by getting eaten by animals during the journey to a place of safety. Although this may seem like a made-up story. it wasn’t. It was all real to salva, a lost boy in Sudan who survived the journey. This young boy (Salva) endured long walks to camps across the country, becoming a leader and making a positive impact on water in sudan which was a consistent struggle in Sudan. This boy has been written about in a book called “A Long Walk To Water” By Linda Sue Park. Salva’s life wasn’t easy as we read in the book. Salva has lived and survived with these survival factors: Hope, Persistent and Bravery. Hope helped him believe he can survive During these hard times, Uncle Jewiir said “One step at a time..one day at a time. Just today-just this day to get through,” which reminded Salva of so many things. During the river crossing, Salva had a fear of crocodiles. Pesistence ppushed him to face his fears and continue the walk.In the middle of the walk to the camp, Salva watched his uncle get robbed and killed. Salva’s self-confidence diminished. On top of his insecurity, the group he traveled with complained on how the Salva was a waste to their limited food supply and abandon him. However, Salva realized, “There is no one left to help me. They think I am weak and useless. Salva lifted his head proudly. They are wrong and I will prove it.” When the group grumbled, he felt persistence to prove him them wrong. Somehow, the group’s grumbling and fussing helped him become stronger. He felt more persisted to prove them wrong of their actions and feelings. He was thinking that someday they’ll look at him as a person to look up to or a hero, not the young helpless little boy he was. Eventually, Salva pursued that dream. He became stronger and became a leader during his walks. When Salva became a leader, he was persisted on getting to his destination. “When Salva heard stories, he thought of Marial. He felt his persistence growing, as it had in the days after Uncle’s death. I will get us safely to Kenya he thought No matter how hard it is.” Salva’s thought showed no matter what happened, he would keep on moving. Even though the group before once doubted him, he wasn’t going to let that halt the goal, even for a minute.His thoughts about his family persisted him. Persistence helped him succeed in his

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