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In the Shadow of the Banyan
In the Shadow of the Banyan
Author: Vaddey Ratner
This is a stunning, powerful novel set against the backdrop of the Cambodian War, perfect for fans of Chris Cleave and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie For seven-year-old Raami, the shattering end of childhood begins with the footsteps of her father returning home in the early dawn hours bringing details of the civil war that has overwhelmed the streets...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781849837590
ISBN-10: 1849837597
Publication Date: 9/1/2010
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ome
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 11
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NancyAZ avatar reviewed In the Shadow of the Banyan on + 88 more book reviews
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This book is a hauntingly heartbreaking tale of the atrocities experienced by the Cambodian people in the mid 1970's. It is based on the author's own experiences as a child in Cambodia. While it is a devastating tale it is also a tribute to her father with whom she shared a strong bond and a story of hope and perseverance. The book is beautifully written and will stay with me for a long time.

I love this quote from the author, Vader Rattner:

"For all the loss and tragedy I have known, my life has taught me that the human spirit, like the lifted hands of the blind, will rise above chaos and destruction, as wings in flight"
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