To Destroy You Is No Loss

The Odyssey of a Cambodian Family

By: Joan Criddle

Narrated by: Christina Moore

Teeda Butt Mam was 15 years old when the Khmer Rouge entered Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, in 1975, forcing Teeda and her family to join 3,000,000 other people fleeing the city. In minutes, their safe and well-ordered lives were destroyed. Teeda’s story tells of her extraordinary odyssey out of Cambodia to a strange new land.

©1987 Joan D. Criddle (P)1992 Recorded Books

a tragic tale with a beautiful end!

it was heart wrenching, the atrocities done to these people were horrific to hear about...but the story is still worth it. Keep listening till the end! also I LOVE this narrator!

I learned a lot about Cambodia

This book was so enlightening. I had heard bits and pieces of the history of this period in Cambodia before but never knew much. it was woven in such a way that you could imagine yourself living in such conditions and wondering how you would deal with such atrocities.
I learned a lot about Vietnam as well because of their part in this drama.
it would be really good for the youth of our country to read this book because they need to see the dangers of communism. No matter how it's packaged it doesn't work. People are always worse off because of it.
Makes me want to ensure our country doesn't lean this way.

Amazing! Heart wrenching! A true story that everyone must hear

This is truly an amazing true story! A history of a little girl, her family and a nation that never gave up despite some of the most evil, and horrible treatment human beans have ever experienced. Words cannot adequately describe the story. You must here it for yourself.

Essential reading

Everyone should read this book and learn for themselves what the Khmer Rouge did. Communism’s lies and failures must be learned from so people can not be deceived by this deadly philosophy again.

Although it is a heartbreaking read, the spirit of survival and triumph of Teeda’s family will fill your soul with courage to fight your own battles.

One of the best books I've read/listened to.

I was assigned to read this book back in college, but when I did, I gave it only enough attention to pass a test. I found it so interesting that I promised myself I would circle back and give it a better read after graduation when I would have more time. This book opened my eyes on so many levels. Fascinating and horrifying all at once. True evils and true courage are found in this true story, the likes of which we Americans have little idea.