After enduring years of hunger; deprivation; and devastating loss at the hands of the Khmer Rouge; ten-year-old Loung Ung became the "lucky child;" the sibling chosen to accompany her eldest brother to America while her one surviving sister and two brothers remained behind. In this poignant and elegiac memoir; Loung recalls her assimilation into an unfamiliar new culture while struggling to overcome dogged memories of violence and the deep scars of war. In alternating chapters; she gives voice to Chou; the beloved older sister whose life in war-torn Cambodia so easily could have been hers. Highlighting the harsh realities of chance and circumstance in times of war as well as in times of peace; Lucky Child is ultimately a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and to the salvaging strength of family bonds.
#1087035 in Books Robert Dallek 2007-10-30 2007-10-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.69 x 1.42 x 5.56l; 1.98 #File Name: 0060722312752 pagesNixon and Kissinger Partners in Power
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Comprehensive analysis of a very strange administrationBy Michael LapelosaRobert Dallek is one of my favorite authors. His books always are well written; informative and entertaining. The thing I appreciate most is that he respects the intelligence of his readers. He doesn't preach or lecture with a rigid point of view. He doesn't try to impose an opinion. He presents as balanced a picture as possible and trusts the reader to form his/her own opinion. This book maintains Mr Dalleks excellent standard. The Nixon administration was very weird lead by a very weird person. This strangeness was cemented by another unusual character; Henry Kissinger. This wonderful book explores the relationship between these two brilliant and strange men in depth. Excellent study of politics; foreign affairs; power; and personalities.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good bookBy Cliente KindleAs a chilena it das hice to read about US intervention from their point of View. I would like although to read a bit more about stagflation; the end of dollar and gold parity; however i recomend0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy K. SlaterA complete portrait of a very troubled relationship and time.
