Ngor, Haing S.
Survival in the Killing Fields
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841197937
- author:
- Ngor, Haing S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Robinson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 498
- Dimensions:
- 159mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Asian / Middle Eastern history: postwar, from c 1945 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Survival in the Killing Fields by Haing Ngor and Roger Warner is a harrowing account of life under the Khmer Rouge. In this memoir, Haing Ngor recounts his experiences as a war slave and survivor of the brutal regime, where families were torn apart and only the strongest human bonds could endure. The book offers a searing portrayal of Cambodia's descent into hell, where senseless brutality and mind-numbing torture were commonplace. Yet, amidst the squalor, starvation, and disease, Haing Ngor's extraordinary story is one of hope and resilience. This eyewitness account is a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and a testament to the enduring human spirit.