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Kim Phuc was nine years old in 1972. Severely burned by napalm, she ran from her burning village and was captured on film. Denise Chong relates Kim's experience and recovery in this astonishing biography and history of America's shameful war. The photograph of Kim, seen around the world, was one of many to turn public opinion against the war in Vietnam. This is the story of how the picture came to be and also what happened to Kim after it was taken. It provides an insight into the country Vietnam became after the US army left, and explains why Kim finally had to flee to Canada, where she now lives.
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DENISE CHONG is the author of the spellbinding memoir THE CONCUBINE'S CHILDREN: PORTRAIT OF A FAMILY DIVIDED. This book won numerous awards and was on the Canadian bestseller list for 100 weeks. Denise lives in Ottawa with her husband and two children. KIM PHUC is now happily married with two children and lives in Ajax, Canada. She is a goodwill ambassador for UNESCO to 'spread the message of the need for reconciliation, mutual understanding, dialogue and negotiation to replace confrontation and violence'. She is also the founder of the Chicago-based Kim Phuc Foundation to help child victims of war.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a truly inspirational read. From explaining about the Vietnam War through to how this famous child beat the odds to become a mother and "normal" person in a societ which craves public-interest stories. As we get to know Kim and her family we can feel their pain and horror, then their faith and joy as Kim walks on an incredible journey of recovery and discovery.The biography follows Kim and her family as they come to terms with the Viet-cong, the Americans and then the ultimate horror of war. As Kim grows and copes with her own personal war we are reminded of the strength of the human spirit, and why we should never ever give up.I am recommending this to all my friends and family.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This is more than a harrowing story of one persons struggle in war torn Vietnam. This is a captivating story of the relative recent history of Vietnam and the involvement in it of an unfortunate little girl. The story of Kim Phuc, `the girl in the picture', is fascinating, and whilst the main thread is wound around the napalm inflicted wounds on the nine year old Phuc the episode serves to take the reader through the changes experienced by the country and its people since the start of the Vietnam War. I found myself gaining a far clearer understanding of the conflict and the connection of each of the different parties involved. The mood and condition of the country and its society were brilliantly conveyed throughout the story, without being heavy and over loaded with political detail. I had long wanted to read a book that would convey the basics of the Vietnam War without the burden of reading a large volume. This book met my requirements exactly, being entertaining, interesting and informative on many levels.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I remember seeing 'The girl in the Picture' when it first appeared as a photograph of the Viet Nam war in 1972 and shocked the world. In the following years, Kim, the girl in the picture, would crop up in the news -her new life - her charitable foundation etc. It was if the picture would never go away. The book takes you through a very moving story, a detailed and readable account of the war, and off course Kim herself and those who help her. You'd need a heart of stone not to be moved and might want to read it privately for I defy anyone not to shed a tear as they turn the pages. Don't get me wrong, this is not a 'weepy', just a very powerful non judgemental story. The reader makes their own judgement of the events. All these years later I'm glad I got round to reading about her.
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A must read before you visit Vietnam
An amazing, and at many times very disturbing, account of life in Vietnam during the war. Better than a history book. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by S. Mortimer
A victim and an opportunist!
Very well written story of Kim Phuc, the girl who was horrifically burned by a misplaced napalm bomb in her village not far from Saigon. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by M. Telford
the girl in the picture
Kim Phuc was 9 on 8 june 1972 when her village was napalm bombed by South Vietnamese planes on the orders of the Americans. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2008 by G. I. Forbes
A very moving and thought provoking read
A mesmerising account of how the American War has affected and indeed shaped the life of Kim Phuc. I was moved to tears on various occassions throughout the book and found myself... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2001 by la_cole@hotmail.com
A lovley book about courage
I really enjoyed reading this book, it is the story of the girl in the picture. Even though I had not even been born when the picture was taken I still recognised it as it has won... Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2001 by jennybrewer@hotmail.com
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