Surviving the Killing Fields: Sara Im's Journey of Resilience and Hope

Sara Im shares her harrowing experiences during the Cambodian genocide and the inspiration behind her book. She recounts life before and after the communist regime, her evacuation, and concentration camp struggles. Sara discusses her escape plan, challenges faced, and reuniting with family post-war. She reflects on immigrating to the U.S. and crossing the Thai border. The conversation emphasizes global awareness, the healing power of writing, and hopeful narratives in her anthology. The episode concludes with the value of sharing personal stories, her book's availability, speaking engagements, and contact information.