Surviving the Killing Fields — Sara Im’s Journey from Tragedy to Triumph

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, host Mitch Carson sits down with Sarah Im, author of How I Survived the Killing Fields, to share her harrowing story of survival under Cambodia’s communist regime — and the profound healing that followed.At just 21 years old, Sarah endured forced labor in rice fields for sixteen hours a day, seven days a week, surviving on little more than rice and watery soup. Separated from her family, malnourished, and near death, she witnessed the collapse of an entire nation under the Khmer Rouge’s brutal dictatorship.But this is not a story of despair — it’s one of faith, resilience, and renewal.After escaping to a UN refugee camp and later rebuilding her life in the United States, Sarah waited 35 years before writing her memoir — ensuring it came not from anger, but from peace and purpose.Today, How I Survived the Killing Fields stands as both a historical witness and a message of hope, teaching that even in the darkest circumstances, love, faith, and perseverance can prevail. Through her story, Sarah urges readers and listeners alike to recognize the universality of struggle — and to see that life, even after unimaginable suffering, is worth rebuilding.You’ll hear:The shocking reality of Cambodia’s communist regime and the human cost of ideological extremismHow Sarah survived extreme labor, starvation, and family separationThe emotional and spiritual healing that allowed her to forgive and move forwardHer journey from refugee to American citizen and advocate for senior careWhy she believes sharing painful truths can prevent future suffering and despairHow faith, hope, and purpose can turn trauma into triumphThis episode is both heartbreaking and uplifting — a testament to the indestructible human spirit.🌍 Learn More About Sarah Im:📘 How I Survive the Killing Fields — https://www.facebook.com/BooktoInspire/🌐 www.sarahaim.com🎤 Virtual Speaker | Nonprofit Advocate | Survivor----------If you like this episode, don't forget to check the following links: You can schedule a strategy call with me using this link: https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com/meetwithmitch⁠⁠ If you want to be a podcast guest, you can apply here: https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com/podcastguest You can find me here:https://www.mitchcarson.com/⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/MCarsonOfficial/⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity/⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial⁠⁠ My Amazon Book Links:The Amazing Authors of Singapore: https://a.co/d/cp9KjC1The Silent Salesmen: https://a.co/d/b4eqa2D If you're serious about publishing and selling more books on Amazon, you need the right data.That’s why I use Publisher Rocket—it’s like having a book marketing expert in your pocket:https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket-mitch-author/5e8f51fc1dd46/