Reviews
The Girl in the Picture: The Story of Kim Phuc, the Photograph, and the Vietnam War by Denise Chong
kwilbz13's review
3.0
Would recommend it because it's an important story, but I didn't find the writing very compelling
vvbooklady's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
Kim Phuc had her world and her body torn apart by the Vietnam war. But it was the famous photograph, taken of the poignant moment after a napalm bomb was mistakenly dropped on her village, that ensured her life would never be the same. Exploited as a propaganda tool by Vietnam’s Communist government, Phuc tried for years to come to terms with her role as a survivor, and her duty to her country, her family, and herself. Eventually she escaped to Canada where she continues to advocate for peace and forgiveness.
cat27's review
5.0
Such an amazing book. Having just visited Vietnam myself I was fascinated to learn more about Kim Phuc and her family. It is extremely well written, not only including details about Phuc's life but also view points of other people such as Perry Kretz a journalist who helped Kim and Nick Ut the young man who took the photo in question. Kim and her family face many struggles even after she has 'recovered' from the napalm burns. I definitely recommend this book.
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