LOUNG UNG

“In this gripping narrative Loung Ung describes the unfathomable evil that engulfed Cambodia during her childhood, the courage that enabled her family to survive, and the determination that has made her an eloquent voice for peace and justice in Cambodia. It is a tour de force that strengthens our resolve to prevent and punish crimes against humanities.”   U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, Congressional leader on human rights and a global ban on landmines (review for Lucky Child)

“This is a strong story, simply told. Ung helps us understand what happens when a family is torn apart by politics, adversity, and war. Change the names of the characters, give them anotehr country of origin, and this story of dislocation becomes a tragedy millions of immigrants have lived through but seldom talk about… Ung’s story is a compelling and inspirational one that touches universal chords. Americans would do well to read it, no matter where they were born.”  Washington Post Book World (review for Lucky Child)

“Lucky Child is a tender, searing journey of two sisters, two worlds, two destinies. It is about the long-term consequences of war-how it changes everything, annihilates, uproots and separates families. And it is about how humans triumph, building lives wherever they land and finding their way back to each other.”   Eve Ensler, Author - The Vagina Monologues (review for First They Killed My Father)

“I encourage everyone to read this deeply moving and very important book. Equal to the strength of the book is the woman who wrote it. She is a voice for her people and they are lucky to have her.”   Angelina Jolie - United Nations High Commission for Refugees (review for Lucky Child)

“Loung has written an eloquent and powerful narrative as a young witness to the Khmer Rouge atrocities. This is an important story that will have a dramatic impact on today’s readers and inform generations to come.”   Dith Pran - Dith's wartine life was portrayed in the award winning film The Killing Fields (review for First They Killed My Father)