Sara Im - Survivor of the Killing Fields

Sara shares the remarkable challenges she faced and how she found her way to freedom in her book, “How I Survived the Killing Fields: A Story of Hope, Love and Determination.” Beyond the physical and psychological demands of life in a forced labor camp for four years, Sara battled multiple serious diseases simultaneously. With no access to medical care, nutrition, proper rest or adequate sleep, she was near death several times. 

However, with hope, love and determination, along with her strong religious faith and love for her family, she somehow managed to regain her health and escape the horrific oppression plaguing her homeland.

Sara shares her inspirational story of survival, through her presentations to clubs and organizations as well as interviews to the news media. Sara, who speaks with audiences on many different aspects in her journey for survival, has proven to inspire people to realize they can overcome incredible odds in life when necessary to survive!