Elizabeth Becker

Elizabeth Becker is an American author and journalist known for her work on international affairs, particularly in Southeast Asia. She has written extensively on the Khmer Rouge and the Vietnam War.

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  1. 1. You Don't Belong Here

    How Three Women Rewrote the Story of War

    Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, this compelling narrative delves into the lives of three pioneering female journalists who defied societal norms and ventured into the male-dominated world of war reporting. Through their eyes, readers witness the harrowing realities of conflict, the challenges of navigating a patriarchal industry, and the personal sacrifices made in pursuit of truth. Their stories intertwine to reveal the indomitable spirit and resilience required to break barriers and redefine the role of women in journalism during one of history's most tumultuous periods.

  2. 2. The Moonlight Healers

    The Moonlight Healers is a magical realism novel written by author Elizabeth Becker. Her debut novel, it follows Louise Winton, who learns that she has magical healing powers when she unintentionally brings her boyfriend back to life shortly after they are involved in a road accident. It is soon revealed to Louise that the powers were inherited through her maternal line and she finds and reads her the journal of her great-grandmother Helene, a nurse in Nazi-occupied France who used her powers to aid people.