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Dr. Scott Allen - Author of "Across a Bridge of Fire"
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Dr. Scott A. Allen, an author, physician and professor, shares his experiences working in refugee camps on the Thai-Cambodian border in the 1980s in his book, Across a Bridge of Fire: An American Teen's Odyssey from the Burn Ward to the Edge of the Cambodian Killing Fields. Dr. Allen highlights the resilience and hope he witnessed in the refugees, despite their difficult circumstances. He also explores the complexities of the Khmer Rouge regime and the challenges faced by women and children in the camps. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Allen emphasizes the importance of sharing and preserving the stories of survivors. He discusses the trauma experienced by Cambodian children in refugee camps and the resilience and optimism he witnessed among the survivors. He also talks about his transition from a relief worker to a resettlement worker for the U.S. Embassy and the challenges faced during the refugee resettlement process. He emphasizes the significance of preserving the history of the Cambodian American community and the contributions they have made to the United States.
Supporting Dr. Allens Work:
Website: drscottallen.com
Read His Book: “Across a Bridge of Fire: An American Teen's Odyssey from the Burn Ward to the Edge of the Cambodian Killing Fields”
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Manage episode 433563493 series 2968419
Dr. Scott A. Allen, an author, physician and professor, shares his experiences working in refugee camps on the Thai-Cambodian border in the 1980s in his book, Across a Bridge of Fire: An American Teen's Odyssey from the Burn Ward to the Edge of the Cambodian Killing Fields. Dr. Allen highlights the resilience and hope he witnessed in the refugees, despite their difficult circumstances. He also explores the complexities of the Khmer Rouge regime and the challenges faced by women and children in the camps. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Allen emphasizes the importance of sharing and preserving the stories of survivors. He discusses the trauma experienced by Cambodian children in refugee camps and the resilience and optimism he witnessed among the survivors. He also talks about his transition from a relief worker to a resettlement worker for the U.S. Embassy and the challenges faced during the refugee resettlement process. He emphasizes the significance of preserving the history of the Cambodian American community and the contributions they have made to the United States.
Supporting Dr. Allens Work:
Website: drscottallen.com
Read His Book: “Across a Bridge of Fire: An American Teen's Odyssey from the Burn Ward to the Edge of the Cambodian Killing Fields”
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