Essays on First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers

First They Killed My Father is the story of Loung Ung, a Cambodian girl who lived through the Khmer Rouge regime. The book chronicles Ung’s childhood and her family’s experiences during the years of the Khmer Rouge rule.Ung’s father was a high-ranking government official who was targeted by the Khmer Rouge. The family was forced to flee their home and live in hiding. Eventually, they were betrayed and taken to a forced labor camp.Ung’s parents and siblings all perished during the years of the Khmer Rouge regime. Ung herself only survived because she was chosen to be a child soldier.The book is a powerful account of one family’s experiences during a time of great atrocity. It is also a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love.