About the Author

My journey as an author

Writing Beneath the Killing Fields was both a personal and historical journey. It was inspired by my family’s resilience and my desire to share our story of survival with the world.

Drawing of a gold censer emitting smoke to the right, either in an ornate corner or hallway of a temple.

Old family photo of four individuals and handwritten note in an antique book-style album.

My Journey to Writing This Memoir

Growing up in Cambodia and experiencing the hardships of the Khmer Rouge deeply shaped my perspective and life goals. Driven by a desire to preserve my family’s stories and share them with the world, I embarked on the journey of writing this memoir. It is a tribute to resilience and the enduring spirit of those who survived.