{"title":"Loung Ung","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of \u003cem\u003eLoung Ung\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author whose writing captures the intense beauty and harrowing reality of her personal experiences. Born in Cambodia, Loung Ung survived the Khmer Rouge regime, and her profound insights are vividly documented in her memoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst They Killed My Father\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a heart-rending biography that delves into her childhood under the oppressive regime. This gripping narrative is both a memoir and an unforgettable account of survival and resilience, shedding light on the Cambodian genocide through the innocence of a child's perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoung Ung's writings are more than just personal histories; they are important contributions to understanding modern history and the indomitable spirit of people who endure the unimaginable. Engaging and educational, her books are essential reads for anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing an honest look at survival amidst adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse this category for a journey into Loung Ung's world, where every page promises an enlightening experience and a poignant reflection on the courage needed to rise from the ashes of devastation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"first-they-killed-my-father-by-loung-ung-9780732265915","title":"First They Killed My Father","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil age five, Loung Ung lived in Phnom Penh, the youngest of seven children of an educated, high-ranking government official. When the Khmer Rouge stormed the city in 1975, the young girl and her family fled from village to village. Fighting to hide their identity, the Ungs were eventually forced to separate to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoung was trained as a child soldier in a work camp for orphans. As half her family died in labour camps due to execution, starvation, and disease, Loung herself grew increasingly resilient and determined. Armed with an indomitable will, she miraculously managed to outlast the Khmer Rouge and survive the killing fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst They Killed My Father\u003c\/em\u003e is her story, a memorable human drama of courage and survival against all odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46500726079724,"sku":"9780732265915","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19445233482448.jpg?v=1748581394"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/loung-ung.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}