Survival and Suffering under the Khmer Rouge

This chapter explores the desperate conditions faced by Cambodians during the Khmer Rouge regime, emphasizing the barter system that emerged due to food scarcity. It discusses the mass targeting of intellectuals, absurd agricultural policies, and the healthcare collapse that led to rampant disease and starvation. Through grim anecdotes and a touch of humor, the chapter highlights the grotesque realities of life in a society driven to paranoia and brutality.