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First They Killed My Father
- A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers
- Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
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First They Killed My Father
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Publisher's Summary
One of seven children of a high-ranking government official, Loung Ung lived a privileged life in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh until the age of five. Then, in April 1975, Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge army stormed into the city, forcing Ung's family to flee and, eventually, to disperse. Loung was trained as a child soldier in a work camp for orphans, her siblings were sent to labor camps, and those who survived the horrors would not be reunited until the Khmer Rouge was destroyed. Harrowing yet hopeful, Loung's powerful story is an unforgettable account of a family shaken and shattered, yet miraculously sustained by courage and love in the face of unspeakable brutality.
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- Vivi
- 21-01-2015
One of the best books I have had read!
Speechless after such a intense life for a little girl who proved to be strong as her Pa always thought she would be.
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- Tanveer
- 24-04-2022
it's a journey through different colours of humani
Having visited the killing fields and torture centres in Cambodia before and watched the movie, I thought it would not be a new experience for me to read the book. First of all I have to credit the narrater, I could relate to story through her voice. I just finished reading it and I can't express how I feel . I felt like crying, I hyperventilated few times while reading it. This story shows a side of humans that you might be better off not knowing at all. What it means to be a human and what humans are capable of doing ? There are some stories that you never recover from. I wish nothing of these had happened in reality. A book like this puts your feet on the ground and makes you forget all your dissatisfaction of life and teaches you to be grateful for everything you have had in life. Simple things, like 3 meals in a day and a family.
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- Michelle Berry
- 01-07-2022
Beautiful read
I can understand why not everybody loved this book. it's written from the perspective of what a child saw and experienced, so should be considered as this. I loved it. Brutally honest, vividly remembered, tragic, hopeful. I really enjoyed this.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-02-2022
Best book I have listened to in a long while.
after visiting Cambodia previously it was riveting to listen to the first hand account from someone who was actually there. so sad in places but an amazing life story.
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- Karen
- 03-06-2016
She used her horrific life experience to help many
This book gave me a greater understanding of the suffering individuals endured during Pol Pot's reign of terror.
The narration by Tavia, intensified the experiences and emotions that Luong, her family and others endured. Loung did not sugarcoat her experiences and thoughts. She described with openness and honesty what she experienced, how she reacted to those experiences and the thoughts that filled her mind.
It is good to see that Loung has not only survived this horrific experience, she has also been able to help many people.
Parents should listen and decide if their child is emotionally mature enough to listen or read this book.
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- Laura
- 14-12-2017
Good story
I enjoyed the story, but it wasn’t the most interesting that I have listened to about the Cambodia civil war. I would recommend- “surviving year zero”- I thought this was more insightful into the actions of the war.
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- Bronwen
- 05-03-2024
A sad but true story
I hope I never have to hear a story like this again... Greatest respect to the storyteller for sharing
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- Vikki
- 03-03-2018
Interesting topic
The performers voice was annoying. I feel like she was reading a children’s story. This spoiled it for me. The subject matter was of great historical significance and the story was a bit empty and clumsy. Not one of my best reads / listening.
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