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First They Killed My Father

A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers
Pages
272
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

Loung Ung recounts her harrowing childhood during the Cambodian genocide. Forced from her home and separated from her family, she endures unimaginable hardship and even trains as a child soldier. This is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit against overwhelming brutality.

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Loung Ung

Loung Ung is the author of the memoir First They Killed My Father. Her writing powerfully explores themes of survival and resilience.

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