A must read, Never Fall Down: A Boy Soldier’s Story of Survival, the biography of Arn Chorn takes you on a journey of heart-wrenching tragedy and inspirational up-liftment. During the Cambodian genocide most of his family was murdered. Enslaved in a work camp he witnesses the starvation and the brutal murders of others. When the North Vietnamese soldiers invaded Cambodia, he was forced to become a Khmer Rouge soldier. Arn Chorn survived his horrific ordeal and devotes his life as a human rights activist and rebuilding Cambodia culture. Whether you are looking for a first-hand account of atrocity, for a good read, or for a hero, this book will not fail to disappoint you.
Availability: SMCM Library
Review Submitted by: Cheryl Colson
Rating: Must Read