Summary:
The memoir recounts a young girl's experience of survival under the brutal Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia during the 1970s. It details her family's suffering, the loss of her parents and siblings, and her struggle to endure amidst war and genocide.
Key points:
1. Khmer Rouge Atrocities: The book details the brutalities committed by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia from 1975-1979, including mass killings and torture.
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