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| Loung Ung: Activist, Author, Lecturer
"Nothing that I can do will change the structure of the universe. But maybe, by raising my voice I can help the greatest of all causes - good will among men and peace on earth."
~ Albert Einstein |
Loung Ung
Cambodian Genocide Activist, Author and Lecturer
This site is dedicated to the Khmer people for theirs are not only the voices of war, but testimonies of love, family, beauty, humor, strength, and courage. For all the above reasons and more, Cambodia will always be in my heart and soul. ~ Loung Ung
Author, First They Killed My Father: a Daughter of Cambodia Remembers; Lucky Child: a Daughter of Cambodia Reunites with the Sister she left behind. National Spokesperson, Campaign for a Landmine-Free World.
All contacts for press information on Lucky Child should read this PDF file first. Other contact methods available as well.
Here is a taste of what some people are saying about Loung's books and
her inspiring life. Read some more
reviews now.
 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
LC)
"Both stories--Loung's, told in her own voice, and Chou's, narrated in the third person--are inherently fascinating and are recounted with a vividness and immediacy that make them even more so... Written with an engaging vigor and directness, Lucky Child is an unforgettable portrait of resilience and largeness of spirit.""
(review for
LC from the Los Angeles Times)
"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."
(review for
LC from the Washington Post Book World)
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