Alive in the Killing Fields Surviving the Khmer Rouge Genocide

The True Story of Nawuth Keat is the captivating memoir about a young boy who defied the odds and survived the invasion of Khmer Rouge rebels in Cambodia. Nawuth lost his parents, young sister, and other members of his family when the Khmer Rouge raided his hometown of Salatrave. Nawuth and his remaining relatives were eventually captured and enslaved by Khmer Rouge fighters. They lived through physical abuse, hunger, and terrible living conditions, but their sense of family always gave them strength to fight on and eventually escape Cambodia.

Nawuth Keat survived the horrors of war in Cambodia, escaped to Thailand, and came to the U.S. as a teen. Now an American citizen, he understands what freedom means. He lives with his wife and children in Hollister, CA.

Martha E. Kendall has written several nonfiction books for children including National Geographic’s The Erie Canal. Kendall attended the Eastman School of Music, where she studied the cello. She sings and plays fiddle, mandolin, guitar, penny whistle, and bass. She lives in Los Gatos, CA.