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Ma, He Sold Me for a Few Cigarettes - Thryft
Martha Long

Ma, He Sold Me for a Few Cigarettes

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This is a harrowing but ultimately uplifting account of overcoming adversity. Martha Long writes honestly and with great courage about her difficult upbringing and the many challenges she faced growing up in poverty and neglect. Despite the darkness of the subject matter, the book is ultimately a testament to the indomitability of the human spirit. Readers who want to gain insight into the lives of those who have struggled against overwhelming odds will find this a compelling and unforgettable read.

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The Jungle is Neutral : A Soldier's Two-Year Escape from the Japanese Army - Thryft
F. Spencer Chapman

The Jungle is Neutral : A Soldier's Two-Year Escape from the Japanese Army

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The Jungle is Neutral is a must-read for those interested in true stories of resilience and survival. F. Spencer Chapman's first-hand account of his guerrilla warfare against the Japanese army is an incredible tale of bravery, determination, and adaptability. From building explosives out of bamboo to navigating through treacherous jungle terrain, Chapman's experiences will leave readers on the edge of their seats. This book is perfect for those who love war stories, historical non-fiction, or simply need a dose of inspiration.

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When Broken Glass Floats : Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge : A Memoir - Thryft
Chanrithy Him

When Broken Glass Floats : Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge : A Memoir

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A survivor of the Cambodian genocide recounts a childhood in Cambodia, where rudimentary labor camps filled with death and illness were the norm and modern technology, such as cars and electricity, no longer existed. 15,000 first printing.

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When Broken Glass Floats : Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge - Thryft
Chanrithy Him

When Broken Glass Floats : Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge

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In a mesmerizing story, Chanrithy Him vividly recounts her trek through the hell of the "killing fields." She gives us a child's-eye view of a Cambodia where rudimentary labor camps for both adults and children are the norm and modern technology no longer exists. Death becomes a companion in the camps, along with illness. Yet through the terror, the members of Chanrithy's family remain loyal to one another, and she and her siblings who survive will find redeemed lives in America.A Finalist for the Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize.

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33 Days : A Memoir - Thryft
Austin D. Johnson, Léon Werth, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

33 Days : A Memoir

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Recommended for history enthusiasts & WWII scholars. The book offers a rare, first-person account of the largest civilian displacement in history during the Second World War. Leon Werth's memoir gives readers a close insight into the experiences of ordinary citizens fleeing the Nazis' march on Paris in 1940, making it a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.

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Aquariums of Pyongyang : Ten Years in the North Korean Gulag - Thryft
Pierre Rigoulot, Kang Chol-Hwan

Aquariums of Pyongyang : Ten Years in the North Korean Gulag

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North Korea is today one of the last bastions of hard-line Communism. Its leaders have kept a tight grasp on their one-party regime, quashing any nascent opposition movements and sending all suspected dissidents to its brutal concentration camps for "re-education." Kang Chol-hwan is the first survivor of one of these camps to escape and tell his story to the world, documenting the extreme conditions in these gulags and providing a personal insight into life in North Korea. Part horror story, part historical document, part memoir, part political tract, this record of one man's suffering gives eyewitness proof to an ongoing sorrowful chapter of modern history.

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The Tracker : The Story of Tom Brown, Jr. as Told to William Jon Watkins - Thryft
William Jon Watkins, Tom Brown Jr.

The Tracker : The Story of Tom Brown, Jr. as Told to William Jon Watkins

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The Tracker is a captivating true story of survival that takes you on a journey through the wilderness with skilled outdoorsman Tom Brown Jr. It's a must-read for outdoor enthusiasts who want to learn the art of tracking and understand the ways of nature. The book covers his incredible apprenticeship in the wild, which teaches all that is hidden from modern humans, including tracking and survival skills. This book is highly recommended for people who are interested in exploring the natural world and learning from an expert in the field.

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