After They Killed Our Father by Loung Ung
In 1980, at the age of ten, Loung Ung escaped a devastated Cambodia and flew to the US as a refugee. She and her eldest brother, with whom she escaped, left behind their three surviving siblings. This book follows the parallel lives of Loung and her closest sister, Chou, during the 15 years it took for them to be reunited.
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 *
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 *
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845963088 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845963083 |
| Title | After They Killed Our Father |
| Author | Loung Ung |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-03-06 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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