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The Gate

The Gate

Author(s): Francois Bizot

Location(s): Cambodia

Genre(s): Autobiography/Memoirs

Era(s): 1970s

The author is living and studying in Cambodia with his kmer partner and daughter when he and two colleagues are captured by the Khmer Rouge. They are taken deep into the jungle, held on suspicion that they are CIA. Bizot has to fight for his life over the next three months, yet also develops a strong relationship with his captor, Comrade Douch, who eventually becomes the chief interrogator a the notorious Tuol Sleng Prison. Thousand were to die there. Bizot is freed and becomes the interpreter between the occupying forces and the Westerners seeking refuge at the French Embassy. This is his gripping account of the darkest time and shows infinite understanding of the prevailing mood of the time. A stunning book for anyone travelling to Cambodia who wants a more detailed background than a guidebook can give.

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