The second memoir by the author of the international bestseller First They Killed our Father
Loung Ung is a National Spokesperson for the Campaign for a Landmine-Free World and has featured in the New York Times, Washington Post and Sunday Times, as well as Glamour and People magazines.
I encourage everyone to read this deeply moving and very important
book
*Angelina Jolie*
What could easily be a tale of despair and defeat becomes, through
simple and poweful prose, a celebration of courage and humanity
*The Times*
A rich narrative that explores the ravages of war and strength of
family bonds . . . far too relevant to our own time
*Amnesty International*
Heart-rending and eloquent . . . A moving reminder of human
resiliency and the power of family bonds
*Newsweek*
Change the names of the characters, give them another country of
origin, and this story of dislocation becomes a tragedy millions of
immigrants have lived through but seldom talk about
*Washington Post*
Both stories - Loung's told in her own voice and Chou's narrated in
the third person - are inherently fascinating and are recounted
with a vividness and immediacy that make them even more so. Written
with an engaging vigour and directness, [After They Killed Our
Father] is an unforgettable portrait of resilience and largeness of
spirit
*Los Angeles Times*
A searing account of the aftermath of Khmer Rouge's brutality . . .
this self-assured, moving memoir is a testament to the human
spirit's resistance
*Financial Times Magazine*
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