Valentino Achak Deng & his family in Sudan

[flaps1000]

Achak, just read your book. Was the best book I have read for a long time. The book really shows the bad things that human beings can do to one another, but the acts of kindness fro. People wh had nothing are an inspiration. You are also a credit to Sudan and e human race, that you can go through what you did, and still be a decent kind person. Thank you for telling your amazing story. Sudan really does need good people like you.

[tubulist]

The book does not clarify what happened to your headaches.

[Manmaxanthony]

Proud of u achak.

[kwame033]

i have almost finished your book, i just cannot stop reading... very inspiring

[Adeng91]

I am so happy for you good job God bless

[mazedull]

Just finished the book last night and held off seeing and hearing Achak on video until the book was completed. Your story brought me many tears...both of sadness and joy! You are truly and inspiration Achak! May God continue to bless you, your family, and the work you do to bring attention to the plight of the Dinka and refugees of Africa. Dɔɔr abë tɔ kennë yïn!!!

Eggers' story would make a great movie!!!

[missODiva]

I am currently reading the book and I still have to read about something like 20%. Achak your story truly touched my heart. I am so happy your parents are still alive and that I just saw you walking in your village next to them. And I really admire you for doing the good things that I am finding out now, the school projects and such. I wish you a lot of love, support and happiness in your life

[HUJoey]

i just finished the book, and yes I will definitly have to but it up there with one of my favorite books I have read. Valintino has had to put up with so much. If you read this go after Maria. She seems like a very sweet girl. And I cannot express how much my heart hurt when I read that Tabitha died. I am so sorry to hear of this. You are my hero achek. U are a great insiration to us all

[livras02]

The book was wonderful thank you for putting a face to all the countless refugees from the civil war in Sudan. We've all repeatedly seen images of people living on the run and in constant fear but as soon as the TV set is switched off we forget. Uou put us in your shoes and i must say you have changed my life. I congratulate you for taking it a step further and developing education in your homeland. My heart is with the people of Sudan i pray peace will always prevail. All the best Achak.

[Larssos]

I am reading the book now and so far, it's one of the most impressive, human books I've read. Thank you, Valentino, for telling us your story and inspire us to open our eyes more often to people who need help.

[Mambogyrl]

Valentino! You did it! Not only your father's family but ALSO your Kakuma family must be incredibly proud of you. I was so happy to hear Moses and Maria are also successful. Blessings to you, your family & South Sudan!

[jujumc0409]

Valentino you are truly an amazing man. I'm so happy you reunited with your mother. I'm at the end of the book and I have to say how you persevered after all you went through is almost inconceivable. The book is a life changing book. Thank you for telling your story and I hope you only find happiness and much love for the rest of your life.

[AcidJack1973]

"What Is The What" is a heartbreaking and inspiring book. It's only a shame it doesn't cover the work Valentino's Foundation has accomplished in Marial Bai and Sudan. That is even MORE inspiring.

It's surreal to see these videos after reading the book. It makes it so much more real to me.

[whendirtgetsinmyeye]

Your mother is alive??? *tears*

I haven't quite finished reading the book yet!

[qsays]

Same!!

[einstat]

after reading the book I cannot imagine that this motherfucker is still alive and hanging out back in marial bai.

I love the book and the innocence of achack and the innocence of marial bai too

[marterix74]

Valentino Achak es alguién a quien admiro

Gracias por compartir tu esperanza. y humanidad.

[abc39991]

porfavor no lea esto (me obligaron)

el 13 de octubre de 1991

un niño llamado nick se tiro de un puente devido a problemas familiares

si ya leiste esto deves copiar y pegar

en otros 5 videos mas o si no

nick vendra por toda tu familia

haslo o moriran porfavor hasme caso

yo lo lei y lo hise & si es verdad..la familia de un amigo murio hace una semana

[southsudanvoice]

damb South Sudan is beautiful..

[southsudanvoice]

I read the book.. it was great..

[theNeonWallFlower]

I read the book .. I found it in one of my classes on a shelf and decided to read it. It is def. on my top 5 books list. I would love to meet him, too. The book is so inspiring and can be life changing, make you see what we really have and how much we take it for granted. There is so much to learn from it all I think.

[southsudanvoice]

i read the book brother.. I'm from South Sudan too and i know our people do need education to open their eyes..

[rhussmann1]

Achak is an inspiration to me, and is a reminder of the power of human love and good will. The events that surround his story are a resounding synopsis of evil, hatred, and all things that are terrible about humanity.

Yet Achak was able to persevere through depths that I could not even imagine until I read his story. For living through that alone, he is an inspiration- but to continue for the good of his people makes him a true hero!

Thank you for going forth and telling your story!

[UsmanChicago]

wonderful book. I grew up in Kenya and Tanzania, and now live in the states. I felt a particular closeness to this story as I grew up with a few Dinka friends who were trying to stay away from the war. How wonderful that Achak has been reunited with his family.

[cherylbeee]

I have just finished your book (tho meet t a reading a couple years ago) i t is simply phenomenal...and i cannot tell you how it soothes my heart that you were reunited with your family....all good wishes for you all

[ukcliffjones]

Thank you. I have no words to express my appreciation for sharing your story.

[kwaba111]

I'm just reading the book now. Truly amazing. It's wonderful for him to have posted these videos for everyone to see. Thank you for that.

[paganiniff7jc]

this book is an awesome book... and story inspiring

[riely111]

I cannot express how happy it makes me to see Valentino standing next to his mother, here. It brought tears to my eyes just as hearing of his mothers survival brought tears to my eyes when I read the book.

[s321sam]

The book is by far the best i have ever read. I would love to meet this young man by the name of Valentino "Dominic" Achak Deng

[juusan77]

What a great little window into this man's life.

[MutaliskMaster]

I read the book and boy this guy went through alot