First They Killed My Father Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Loung Ung
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
326

First They Killed My Father by Loung Ung Book Summary

“A riveting memoir. . . an important, moving work that those who have suffered cannot afford to forget and those who have been spared cannot afford to ignore.” — San Francisco Chronicle

From a childhood survivor of the Cambodian genocide under the regime of Pol Pot, this is a riveting narrative of war crimes and desperate actions, the unnerving strength of a small girl and her family, and their triumph of spirit.

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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Book Name First They Killed My Father
Genre Biographies & Memoirs
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 5.55 MB

First They Killed My Father (Loung Ung) Book Reviews 2024

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Inspiring. Wonderful book.

Wow. This book grabbed me in the first page. I finished it in a week which is fast for me. I am dying to watch the movie on Netflix now that I am done

Emotional. This book was important for me to read to learn about my family’s history and the history of Cambodia. Reading this I became more aware. It also helped me connect to Cambodia through Loung‘s descriptions. It was well written and I’m glad that it became a movie. Overall, best book I’ve EVER read.

It was ok. To long though

Eye opening. Loung ung did a phenomenal job writing this book and putting into words her awful experience through the Cambodian genocide. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who needs touching up on this gruesome period in history.

Hug Your Parents. it’s a god book, although there are a few words that shouldn’t be there (just typos). It’s very sad, and a book that’ll make you want to hug your family a little tighter.

Remarkable. I couldn't put this book down. She brought me with her from her child point of View to the one of the worst humanitarian crisis in history, with honesty, and beautiful words. I can't wait to see the movie !!

Amazing. The author makes you feel like you are right there with her. Some very sad parts but throughout the whole book, I found myself pushing for her and her family. A true story of how a little girl survived it through the Cambodian genocide.

Very sad. It’s very sad and also I’m Cambodian I saw the trailer and there was so much stuff it so sad :( but what makes me happy is I’m Cambodian :..)

Must Read. Enriching! Her story really instilled both optimism and courage.

Moving and heartbreaking. It's hard to "review" a book like this; the author's ability to retro her experiences in her own childhood narration highlights how harrowing her experience was. The confusion and loss. It's very hard hitting and difficult to accept at times, and at times angering, that such horrible things could happen. It's also inspiring to see her come through it all. Very moving.

A tale of extraordinary courage. Wow -a dramatic very well written tour de force with clarity of descriptions that vividly convey the experience of chronic deprivation the pangs of starvation fear anxiety and suffering. How this orphaned little child survived is as astonishing as her courage and will. Its a very sad emotive story and despite eventual immigration to the US it is clear the trauma to her soul of what she saw and endured will never fully heal. This in one of the most impactful books i have ever read and i offer humble thanks to Ms. Loung Ung for sharing her story with me and the world. We must all continue the never ending fight against evil corrupt incompetent uncaring governments because as long as there are evil and terribly misguided men as there continue to be, this type of disaster can certainly recur.

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Summary of First They Killed My Father by Loung Ung

The First They Killed My Father book written by Loung Ung was published on 12 October 2010, Tuesday in the Biographies & Memoirs category. A total of 326 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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