First They Killed My Father is a gripping memoir by Loung Ung, detailing her experiences as a child during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia.
The story follows Loung as she is forced to leave her home in Phnom Penh and endure the horrors of the Cambodian genocide. She witnesses the deaths of her family members and struggles to survive in a harsh and brutal environment.
Through her resilience and determination, Loung manages to survive and eventually escape to Thailand, where she is able to start a new life.
This powerful memoir sheds light on the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable hardship.