In The Shadow of the Banyan is the heart-wrenching account of a young girl and her family living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, who were forced to leave their home and life as they knew it by Khmer Rouge soldiers.
Here is what some of our readers have to say:
atrocity, perseverance, love
Khmer Rouge terror
Horror, Courage, Love
beautifully told story
unbearable, relentless, hopeful
educational, inspirational, lyrical
cruelty, compassion, survival
And it was also a wonderful discussion book!
How would you describe this month’s book……in three words?
Friday Morning Bookclub 
atrocity, perseverance,love
Comment by Nancy — July 9, 2013 @ 9:19 am |
YES, YES & YES! Thank you Nancy!
Comment by susanbright — July 9, 2013 @ 1:23 pm |
Khmer Rouge terror
Comment by Janice — July 9, 2013 @ 1:26 pm |
Yes! And I learned so much about the Khmer Rouge from this book. Thank you Janice!
Comment by Susanbright — July 9, 2013 @ 1:29 pm |
Horror, Courage, Love
Comment by Audrey — July 9, 2013 @ 6:04 pm |
I haven’t read this but it sounds like one I would like.
Comment by BermudaOnion — July 9, 2013 @ 8:33 pm |
It is quite a book! Heart breaking! Vaddey Ratner does an amazing job bringing to life the plight of the Cambodian people!
Comment by susanbright — July 11, 2013 @ 5:36 pm |
beautifully told story
Comment by Barb — July 11, 2013 @ 5:42 pm |
Welcome Barb! I am listening to the audio book and parts sound very poetic!
Comment by Susanbright — July 11, 2013 @ 5:47 pm |
unbearable, relentless, hopeful
Comment by Jean — July 11, 2013 @ 7:58 pm |
educational, inspirational, lyrical
Comment by annwalter — July 12, 2013 @ 10:47 am |
And it was also a wonderful discussion book!
Comment by Susanbright — July 12, 2013 @ 7:38 pm |