First They Killed My Father

Name: First They Killed My Father
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780732265915
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A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers

By Loung Ung

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First They Killed My Father by Loung Ung is a gripping memoir recounting the author's harrowing childhood during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. Through her eyes, the reader journeys through the brutal impact of war, forced displacement, and survival against all odds. Loung Ung's powerful narrative provides an intimate glimpse into the human cost of political atrocities while highlighting the enduring strength of family and spirit.
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This memoir offers a gripping and poignant insight into the harrowing experiences of growing up under the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. You might find this book compelling if you're interested in personal accounts of historical events, stories of resilience and survival, or explorations of family and cultural identity. With its vivid narrative, it provides a deeply personal perspective on a tumultuous period in history.

First They Killed My Father

As half her family died in labour camps by execution, starvation, and disease, Loung Ung grew increasingly resilient and determined - armed with indomitable will, she miraculously managed to outlast the Kymer Rouge and survive the killing fields. This is her story.

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Until age five, Loung Ung lived in Phnom Penh, the youngest of seven children of an educated, high-ranking government official. When the Khmer Rouge stormed the city in 1975, the young girl and her family fled from village to village. Fighting to hide their identity, the Ungs were eventually forced to separate to survive.

Loung was trained as a child soldier in a work camp for orphans. As half her family died in labour camps due to execution, starvation, and disease, Loung herself grew increasingly resilient and determined. Armed with an indomitable will, she miraculously managed to outlast the Khmer Rouge and survive the killing fields.

First They Killed My Father is her story, a memorable human drama of courage and survival against all odds.

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First They Killed My Father by Loung Ung is praised for its powerful and harrowing account of survival during the Khmer Rouge regime. Reviewers commend the memoir for its vivid and emotional storytelling, providing an insightful personal perspective on a tragic historical event. Loung Ung's narrative is noted for its raw honesty and moving portrayal of her childhood experiences in Cambodia.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732265915

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 January 2001

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Loung Ung is National Spokesperson for the ‘Campaign for a Landmine Free World', a program of the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation. She lectures extensively throughout the United States and appears regularly in the media. First they Killed My Father is her first book and it has been set as a VCE text on the Victorian syllabus.