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Under the naga tail, a true story of survival, bravery, and escape from the Cambodian genocide, Mae Bunseng Taing ; with James Taing

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Under the naga tail, a true story of survival, bravery, and escape from the Cambodian genocide, Mae Bunseng Taing ; with James Taing

Language

eng

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autobiography

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non fiction

Main title

Under the naga tail

Oclc number

1370014096

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Mae Bunseng Taing ; with James Taing

Sub title

a true story of survival, bravery, and escape from the Cambodian genocide

Summary

"Forced from his home by the Khmer Rouge, teenager Mae Taing struggles to endure years of backbreaking work, constant starvation, and ruthless cruelty from his captors--supposed freedom fighters who turned against their own people. Mae risks torture and death to escape into the dark tropical jungles, trekking across a relentless wilderness crawling with soldiers. When Mae is able to overcome unthinkable odds in the hopes of reuniting with his family, fate takes a cruel turn as he flees war-torn Cambodia. He becomes trapped as a refugee with thousands of others on the ancient temple mountain, Preah Vihear, a place surrounded by countless deadly landmines. Caught up in the terror once more, it is only his willpower to survive and dreams of a better country that give Mae the strength to face the dangers ahead. This gripping and inspiring memoir, written with Mae's son, James, is not merely an incredible story of survival, but a testament to the human spirit's capacity in us all to endure and prevail in spite of great adversity. Under the Naga Tail will find its place among the most epic true stories of personal triumph." -- book jacket

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