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Witness the Heart-wrenching Journey of a Cambodian Boy During the Khmer Rouge's Nightmare: "Coming of Age Under the Khmer Rouge"

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Uncover the Brutal Reality of Cambodia's Darkest Chapter

Immerse yourself in the haunting memoir of Loung Ung, a Cambodian girl whose childhood was stolen by the unimaginable horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime. "Coming of Age Under the Khmer Rouge" transports readers to the heart of one of the darkest periods in human history, painting a vivid and unflinching portrait of survival, loss, and the indomitable spirit of a young girl.

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The Years of Zero: Coming of Age Under the Khmer Rouge
The Years of Zero: Coming of Age Under the Khmer Rouge
by Marco Polo

4.7 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 1344 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 241 pages
Lending : Enabled

A Childhood Lost to Tyranny

Loung Ung's idyllic childhood in Phnom Penh was shattered on April 17, 1975, when the Khmer Rouge marched into the city. Overnight, her family was torn apart and forced into a life of unimaginable hardship and deprivation. As the regime's brutal policies took hold, Loung found herself separated from her beloved father and subjected to relentless labor, starvation, and the constant threat of death.

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The Fight for Survival

Amidst the chaos and despair, Loung emerged as a beacon of resilience. Despite the horrors she endured, she refused to give up hope. Through her indomitable spirit and the unwavering love of her family, she navigated the treacherous path of survival, witnessing firsthand the unimaginable cruelty and suffering inflicted upon her people.

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A Haunting Testimony of Human Resilience

"Coming of Age Under the Khmer Rouge" is more than just a memoir; it is a powerful indictment of tyranny and a testament to the human capacity for endurance. Loung Ung's gripping narrative shines a light on the darkest corners of history, exposing the horrors that can be perpetrated in the name of ideology.

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A Call to Action

Loung Ung's story is not merely a tale of the past; it is a reminder of the fragility of human rights and the importance of vigilance against the rise of oppression. "Coming of Age Under the Khmer Rouge" serves as a clarion call to action, urging readers to learn from the mistakes of history and to work tirelessly to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again.

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About the Author

Loung Ung is a Cambodian-American human rights activist and author. She was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and переживала the Khmer Rouge regime firsthand. Her memoir, "Coming of Age Under the Khmer Rouge," has been translated into more than 20 languages and is widely acclaimed as a powerful indictment of tyranny and a testament to the indomitable spirit of a young girl.

The Years of Zero: Coming of Age Under the Khmer Rouge
The Years of Zero: Coming of Age Under the Khmer Rouge
by Marco Polo

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Language : English
File size : 1344 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 241 pages
Lending : Enabled
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The Years of Zero: Coming of Age Under the Khmer Rouge
The Years of Zero: Coming of Age Under the Khmer Rouge
by Marco Polo

4.7 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 1344 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 241 pages
Lending : Enabled
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