Hinterlands of Hope
~A Lost Boy’s Journey from the Southern Sudan War Zones by Daniel Ukang~
Hinterlands of Hope
~A Lost Boy’s Journey from the Southern Sudan War Zones by Daniel Ukang~
Readers' Reviews
~Marsha MacDonald~
"From the cover of Hinterlands of Hope to the end, it is an amazing real-life story of a young boy's struggle to survive as a refugee from the Second Sudanese Civil War. Against the backdrop of political and military conflict, you will follow Daniel Yamun Ukang on foot as he sets out across the Sahara desert, seeking safety. I found it to be a real page-turner and an inspiration. It highlights some of humankind's worst and some of humankind's best. It is a phenomenal account that I wish everyone could read--and perhaps they will."
~Amazon's Customer Review~
~Judy A. Bernstein~
“Hinterlands of Hope is an eye-opening book. It is a story of survival and perseverance that will inspire you and make you look at your life and appreciate what you have. It will help you to gain strength and faith during painful moments. It will give you hope and the courage to do what's right." ~Amazon's Customer Review~
~Patty Bartley Christenson~
I read this book in one day...I couldn’t put it down. Have you ever wondered, who are the Lost Boys of Sudan? Daniel Ukang's book will fill you in on not only the harrowing journey he made across parts of Africa starting at six years old, but also glimpses into his family life in Africa and finally here in the United States. Truly an amazing, inspiring story. ~Amazon's Customer Review~
~Janet Wornat~
Daniel’s autobiography will inspire you, educate you, make you cry, and will make you fall in love with his entire family. Daniel’s journey, alongside his fellow Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan, will open your eyes, your mind, and your heart. I have given this book to many friends and family members, and recommended it to friends in book clubs and middle school children doing book reports. Daniel is a pillar of society in San Diego, and has done much for the Sudanese refugee community. He gives lectures at schools and community events, and has been featured on a San Diego news station many times over the years. To know him, is to love, admire, and respect him, alongside his wife Mary, whose story is also told in Hinterlands of Hope. You will come away from this book with a deeper understanding of what it means to live through the horrors of genocide, build a new life as a refugee, and keep your faith in God and your fellow humans. Put this book on your reading list. Your heart will forever be changed. ~Amazon's Customer Review~
~Chuy, Amazon Review~
“This book is absolutely captivating; to think about what Daniel went through is tragic and triumph at the same time. I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel, and his beautiful smile and happy spirit will melt your heart. Please follow his page on FB and attend book signings. He is a great person to meet and to read about." ~Amazon's Customer Review~
~Myla Christenson, 6th grader~
"Daniel Ukang spoke to my sixth-grade class about his journey as a Lost Boy. I read his book, Hinterlands of Hope, as did many classmates. The book's descriptions made me picture and feel his struggles and those of young boys and girls. Their stories of survival are something I will not soon forget. It was a great book, and I learned a lot." ~Amazon's Customer Review~