Set against the backdrop of the Khmer Rouge's rise to power, the narrative follows Vincent's harrowing journey from the brink of escape to survival amidst genocide. After missing a chance to flee Cambodia, he and his family endure years of brutality. Upon returning to their devastated home, they face destitution. In a desperate bid for safety, Vincent, alongside his elderly grandmother, bravely traverses a perilous jungle filled with landmines to reach a refugee camp in Thailand, highlighting resilience and the fight for freedom.
The book explores the metaphor of life's ladders, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing love and contentment over ambition. It suggests that the pursuit of success should not overshadow our need for connection and spiritual fulfillment. Ultimately, it conveys that true closeness to God is achieved through divine connection rather than worldly achievements.
The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today’s systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout. Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The Renal System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases. Systems of the Body
