'First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers' by Loung Ung is a memoir that recounts the author's harrowing experiences during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. It provides a first-person account of living through the Cambodian genocide, shedding light on the atrocities and struggles faced by the author and her family. The book delves into the brutal realities of the Cambodian killing fields in the 1970s, offering a poignant and heartbreaking narrative of survival and loss.
The writing style of 'First They Killed My Father' by Loung Ung has been praised for its raw and emotional portrayal of the author's childhood during the Khmer Rouge era. Readers have found the memoir to be informative, impactful, and eye-opening, painting a vivid picture of the author's resilience and courage in the face of unimaginable horrors. The book is described as a life-changing read that evokes strong emotions and deep reflection on the human capacity for survival and endurance.
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High content warnings for graphic depictions of violence, child soldiers, trauma, and death.
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ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults
Books for a Better Life Award Finalist
From a childhood survivor of the Camdodian genocide under the regime of Pol Pot, this is a riveting narrative of war crimes and desperate actions, the unnerving strength of a small girl and her family, and their triumph of spirit.
One of seven children of a high-ranking government official, Loung Ung lived a privileged life in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh until the age of five. Then, in April 1975, Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge army stormed into the city, forcing Ung's family to flee and, eventually, to disperse. Loung was trained as a child soldier in a work camp for orphans, her siblings were sent to labor camps, and those who survived the horrors would not be reunited until the Khmer Rouge was destroyed.
Harrowing yet hopeful, Loung's powerful story is an unforgettable account of a family shaken and shattered, yet miraculously sustained by courage and love in the face of unspeakable brutality.
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