Blogs in January 1970

For the Sake of All Living Things 1st January 1970

This book covers Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, as well as delving into Cambodian culture.

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The Headmaster’s Wager 1st January 1970

From internationally acclaimed and bestselling author Vincent Lam comes a superbly crafted, highly suspenseful, and deeply affecting novel set against the turmoil of the Vietnam War. Percival Chen is the headmaster of the most respected English school in Saigon....

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The Woman who wouldn’t die 1st January 1970

Until the French government declassified documents concerning their ignominious defeat at Dien Bien Phu, Madam Daeng’s past had been a well-kept secret. Now Dr Siri’s wife is vulnerable and being stalked by a killer. But when Dr Siri whisks...

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The Girl in the Picture: The Remarkable Story of Vietnam’s Most Famous Casualty 1st January 1970

Kim Phuc was nine years old in 1972. Hers is the photo that shot around the world when she ran towards the photographer, severely burned by napalm. Denise Chong describes Kim’s experience and recovery in this astonishing biography and...

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Vietnam: Rising Dragon 1st January 1970

Vietnam is a rising economy in Asia, capitalism is finding root in a country that still sees itself as Communist. Vibrant cities sit alongside poverty in the country. This book explores what lies beneath, how family values still hold...

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