In 1975, just after the Vietnam War ended, the communists in Cambodia decided to completely rebuild society from the ground up. So The Khmer Rouge (Red Guard) started killing people. Special targets were anyone with glasses, any professionals of any kind including doctors and nurses. Everyone else they worked to death on communal farms which were a total waste of energy, as most starved to death. In 5 years, 30% or more of the population has been murdered. The author's father was one of the survivors. His story is heart-breaking; his courage and determination are inspiring.
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