Book Summary · 19 min
First They Killed My Father
By Loung Ung
This episode explores Loung Ung's harrowing childhood survival of the Cambodian genocide, revealing the profound resilience of the human spirit and the moral imperative of bearing witness.
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What it is about
Genocide, Survival, Memory, Resilience
Who it is for
If you've ever wondered how the human spirit endures unimaginable loss, or felt the weight of history's untold stories, this account of a child's survival and testimony will resonate deeply, and this will help you see what to do next.
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Loung Ung shares her own harrowing experience as a child survivor of the Cambodian genocide, offering an intimate, unflinching account of loss, resilience, and the clear moral duty to remember and speak for those who cannot.
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