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Author: Haing Ngor

Haing Ngor, famed for his Academy Award–winning role in "The Killing Fields," shares his autobiographical account of fleeing the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Undeterred by the regime’s brutality, Ngor worked as a clandestine doctor, risking his life to save others while evading persecution. His memoir offers a vivid, personal perspective on Cambodia’s turbulent history, illustrating both the extraordinary courage of refugees and the perilous conditions they endured. Ngor’s narrative remains a powerful testament to resilience in the face of unimaginable oppression.

First publish date: 1987

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: Haing Ngor

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