Books published by publisher National Geographic Society May - 2007

Nawuth Keat , a man who survived the horrors of war-torn Cambodia, has broken a long silence in the hope that telling the truth about what happened to his people and his country will spare future generations from similar tragedy. In his captivating memoir, young Nawuth defies the odds and survives the invasion of his homeland by the Khmer Rouge. But under the brutal reign of the dictator Pol Pot, he loses his parents, sister, and other members of his family. Nawuth and his remaining relatives are eventually captured and enslaved by Khmer Rouge fighters. They endure physical abuse, hunger, and inhumane living conditions. But through it all, their sense of family holds them together, giving them the strength to persevere through a time when any assertion of identity is punishable by death. This story provides a timeless lesson in the value of human dignity and freedom for readers of all ages.