Fire Road

In 'Fire Road', Kim Phuc Phan Thi, famously known as 'the Napalm Girl', recounts her harrowing journey from the brink of death during the Vietnam War to a life of hope and resilience. The devastating photo immortalized her suffering, but this memoir goes beyond the image, exploring her quest for healing and forgiveness. With unparalleled honesty, Kim reveals the lasting scars of both body and soul, and how she transformed her pain into a powerful force for peace. As she navigates the complexities of survival and identity, readers will be captivated by her courage and the unfathomable strength of the human spirit. Prepare to be inspired by a story that transcends tragedy and celebrates the enduring light of love and compassion.

By Kim Phuc Phan Thi, Kim Phúc

Published: 2017

""In the depths of suffering, I found a light that guided me to forgive, heal, and rise beyond the ashes of my past.""

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Get out! Run! We must leave this place! They are going to destroy this whole place! Go, children, run first! Go now! These were the final shouts nine year-old Kim Phuc heard before her world dissolved into flames--before napalm bombs fell from the sky, burning away her clothing and searing deep into her skin. It's a moment forever captured, an iconic image that has come to define the horror and violence of the Vietnam War. Kim was left for dead in a morgue; no one expected her to survive the attack. Napalm meant fire, and fire meant death. Against all odds, Kim lived--but her journey toward healing was only beginning. When the napalm bombs dropped, everything Kim knew and relied on exploded along with them: her home, her country's freedom, her childhood innocence and happiness. The coming years would be marked by excruciating treatments for her burns and unrelenting physical pain throughout her body, which were constant reminders of that terrible day. Kim survived the pain of her body ablaze, but how could she possibly survive the pain of her devastated soul? Fire Road is the true story of how she found the answer in a God who suffered Himself; a Savior who truly understood and cared about the depths of her pain. Fire Road is a story of horror and hope, a harrowing tale of a life changed in an instant--and the power and resilience that can only be found in the power of God's mercy and love.

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Kim Phuc Phan Thi

Kim Phuc Phan Thi is a Vietnamese-Canadian author and humanitarian, best known for her memoir "Fire Road: The Napalm Girl's Journey to Forgiveness," which recounts her experiences as the iconic subject of the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph taken during the Vietnam War. Born in 1963 in Vietnam, she gained international attention as the nine-year-old 'Napalm Girl' in the famous photo. Her writing style is reflective and deeply personal, often blending narrative storytelling with themes of trauma, healing, and forgiveness. In addition to her memoir, Kim Phuc has contributed to various anthologies and publications, sharing her story to inspire others and advocate for peace.

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Kim Phúc

Kim Phúc is a Vietnamese-Canadian author and peace activist, best known for her autobiographical work that reflects her harrowing experiences as a child during the Vietnam War. Born on April 2, 1963, in Vietnam, she is widely recognized for the iconic photograph taken of her in 1972, which captured her fleeing from a napalm attack. Her notable works include 'Fire Road: The Napalm Girl's Journey Through the Horrors of War to Faith, Forgiveness, and Peace,' where she shares her journey of survival, healing, and forgiveness. Kim's writing style is characterized by its emotional depth, vivid imagery, and a powerful message of resilience and hope, often advocating for peace and reconciliation.

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Authors
Kim Phuc Phan Thi, Kim Phúc
Published
January 2017
Publisher
Tyndale Momentum, the nonfiction
ISBN
1496424298
Language
English
Pages
336
Genres
BiographyHistoryMemoirs

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"In the depths of suffering, I found a light that guided me to forgive, heal, and rise beyond the ashes of my past."

Fire Road

By Kim Phuc Phan Thi, Kim Phúc

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