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Book SynopsisThe remarkable story of Leth Oun, who went from the Killing Fields of Cambodia to refugee camps before becoming an officer in the United States Secret Service
Trade Review"That one person could go from a little boy too afraid to show fear to a man who protects presidents is an incredible journey by anyone’s standards” . . . A “remarkable life."—Philadelphia Inquirer “A harrowing yet inspiring and upbeat survival story . . . A truly heartening story of sheer determination and the will to survive and thrive.” —
Kirkus Reviews “Leth Oun’s dramatic past is similar to mine and millions of other Cambodians who went through that dark period in the seventies. Today, we might be happy, but deep down in our hearts, the wound of that dark age remains. I highly admire Leth who has not only achieved his American dream, but also his effort to put the pieces of his traumatic experiences together in this beautiful book.” —
His Excellency Chhea Keo, Cambodian Ambassador to the United States
“Leth Oun’s moving story is deeply inspiring. He went to hell and back, and now embodies the American Dream.” —
Maria Goodavage, author of
New York Times bestseller
Secret Service Dogs: The Heroes Who Protect the President of the United States “Leth Oun is our Superman. He has overcome the kryptonite of a genocide and rose as a superhero for Cambodians everywhere.” —
Kosol Sek, Managing Director, National Khmer Legacy Museum
“Through smooth and unflinching prose, A Refugee's American Dream
reveals a remarkable story of human loss, endurance, and resilience.” —
Sara Nović, bestselling author of
America Is Immigrants,
Girl at War, and
True Biz
