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The Girl in the Picture : The Story of Kim Phuc, Whose Image Altered the Course of the Vietnam War
The Girl in the Picture The Story of Kim Phuc Whose Image Altered the Course of the Vietnam War
Author: Denise Chong
The compelling story of a historic photograph and one girl's brave struggle in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. — On June 8, 1972, a photograph flashed over the wire of a nine-year-old girl running naked in terror down a highway after a misplaced napalm strike on her village in South Vietnam. Known the world over as "the napalm girl" in the Puli...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780670880409
ISBN-10: 067088040X
Publication Date: 8/2000
Pages: 288
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3.8 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Viking Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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A very powerful account of Kim Phuc's life and journey since the day she was burned with napalm. How she was manipulated by the Vietnamese government and how she finally broke free. A very good read for those that want to learn about a personal story of a war victim.


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