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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 25, 2007
Pros: Educational, humanises the war
Cons: Heartbreaking
Summary: “When Broken Glass Floats” by Chanrithy Him is an autobiographical account of growing up in Cambodia in the Khmer Rouge and for obvious reasons, contains many similarities to the book “First they Killed my Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers” by ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 10, 2000
Pros: well written, moving, educational
Cons: none
Summary: Modern history is made accessible in this remarkably clear-eyed account of life under the Khmer Rouge. It is the autobiographical account of Chanrithy Him, a young girl growing up under the rule of Pol Pot. In a concise and beautifully written style, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 31, 2000
Pros: wow. just a powerful book
Cons: keeping names straight is a struggle
Summary: A horrific account of this young girl's struggle to survive in Cambodia after the takeover. Chanrithy Him writes eloquently on her ordeal. her writing conveys the entire emotional range of her and her family during this time. It is very hard to read with ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 26, 2006
Pros: Get total awe and respect for someone you do not know through this book.
Cons: There are no cons. This book is a Hope Diamond of a book.
Summary: I am not much for putting things down in writing, but this book takes you into a world gone by, that could come back around. in out lifetime. rarely will you ever get to know anyone as well as you get to know Chanrithy in this book. I invite you to get
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