Interview with Sara Im, Author of How I Survived the Killing Fields
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Sara grew up in Cambodia where she endured 4 years of captivity and survived the Mass Genocide that claimed two Million lives. It was in 1975, that the Khmer Rouge, a communist group, took over Cambodia\\u2019s capital city of Phnom Penh, ending civil war in the country. But within hours a reign of terror began causing unbelievable human suffering. Millions of people were taken from their homes, tortured for information and forced to work in labor camps, where workers often died of starvation, disease, exhaustion or murder. Many of those brutally killed lost their lives and were buried in mass graves in what is known as \\u201cThe Killing Fields.\\u201d This is what Sara survived.
She went on to graduate from Western Connecticut State University and is now an inspirational speaker and an author of an award-winning inspirational book, \\u201cHow I Survived the Killing Fields.\\u201d
She is a member of the Women Speakers Association, Toastmasters International and a founder & director of the Christian Professionals Network of Tampa Bay. Sara speaks to inspire, motivate and encourage others to have hope, more courage and a positive perspective in life. Additionally, Sara operates her own wellness business, Smart Healthy Living.
To learn more about Sara or connect with her, visit her website: https://www.saraim.com/
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