In the book "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah, Abigail is a nurse who works at a rehabilitation center for children who have been affected by the civil war in Sierra Leone. She is described as a kind and caring person who takes an interest in Ishmael's well-being and tries to help him heal from the trauma he has experienced. She is patient and understanding with Ishmael, even when he is uncooperative or difficult, and she encourages him to express his emotions and talk about his experiences. Abigail becomes an important figure in Ishmael's life, providing him with a sense of stability and hope for the future.