![]() ![]() ![]() “I have been reincarnated with a new body, but an old soul. They have attempted to build new lives but even to this day they are continuously haunted by their tragic memories. Sponsored by an uncle in Oregon, Him and her siblings were finally able to escape Cambodia in 1981 after years of torture and neglect. Yet, throughout her struggles and losses, Him's enduring hope, strength, and family loyalty gave her the courage to carry on. Separated and forced into labor camps, death and illness became constant companions to the Him family-of the 12 of them, only 5 survived. ![]() In this graphic memoir, told from a child's perspective, Him vividly recounts her memories of the war, which began when she was a child of four. In 1975 the Khmer Rouge gained power in Cambodia, leaving a wake of destruction and terror in their path. A worthy and compelling debut by Him, a survivor of the brutal regime of the Khmer Rouge. ![]()
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