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1. 1. When Broken Glass Floats

   Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge

   

   The book is a harrowing memoir that recounts the author's experiences as a child during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. It vividly portrays the brutality and suffering endured by her family and others under the oppressive rule, highlighting the loss, starvation, and forced labor they faced. Despite the pervasive fear and violence, the narrative also captures moments of resilience and the enduring spirit of hope as the author and her family struggle to survive and eventually seek refuge in America. Through personal anecdotes and historical context, the memoir provides a poignant and personal perspective on the atrocities of the Cambodian genocide.