Each year, thousands of Vietnamese girls are sold into slave labour, only to become 'Srey Kouc' prostitutes. The Meebon, brothel owners, control their fate. The power brokers of Hanoi, Vietnam demand more babies for adoption to the foreigners. Many unwanted children become institutionalized, unloved and neglected victims of the system.
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The author, Leonie Campbell relishes the interaction between the diverse cultures of the world that she has visits and gathers new stories for readers.. Campbell's latest work is a new fiction novel 'The Emerald Buddha.'In 2005 she released a fiction novel,'Our children's sorrow' which is selling well. Campbell first novel'Angels of Saigon' remains a favourite with readers and is available from the author's website www.bookworm.au.com. Visitors are welcome to www.bookworm.au.com, www.amazon.com to view the authors latest books. Campbell's website has many short stories and photographs taken by the author on her travelling the world. www.bookworm.au.com, www.amazon.com, www.booksurge.com, www.authorsden.com
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I really enjoy meeting people and listening to their stories. At times the truth of their life stories is challenging. This encourages me to write the short stories that capture the social and political moments in people's lives.
My books are alive with drama, friendship and often sadness. But the strength of character that is shown by the hero's in these tales and the feed-back for my readers, is often overwhelming. This enables me to remain focused on the research needed to uncover the truth in every story.
In 1994, Leonie Campbell emigrated from New Zealand to Sydney, Australia. Campbell's career as a Media Manager/Sales Consultant spanned fourteen years within the publishing industry.
Campbell travelled extensively throughout South-East Asia and later in Uzbekistan, Central Asia. While in Vietnam, Campbell joined the Hanoi International Women's Group and worked closely with UNICEF on clean-water projects from 1997 to 1998. The women's committee also raised money to assist the local doctors with medical equipment. They provided clothing to the Orphanages for young children. In Laos and Vietnam, the charity group helped select needy children for facial surgery, by a team of Australian doctors.
To date, Campbell has written four novels and numerous short stories about the people that she has met over the years. Campbell has always immersed herself in the local culture be it in India, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore and Malaya.
I really enjoy meeting people and listening to their stories. At times the truth of their life stories is challenging. This encourages me to write the short stories that capture the social and political moments in people's lives.
My books are alive with drama, friendship and often sadness. But the strength of character that is shown by the hero's in these tales and the feed-back for my readers, is often overwhelming. This enables me to remain focused on the research needed to uncover the truth in every story.
In 1994, Leonie Campbell emigrated from New Zealand to Sydney, Australia. Campbell's career as a Media Manager/Sales Consultant spanned fourteen years within the publishing industry.
Campbell travelled extensively throughout South-East Asia and later in Uzbekistan, Central Asia. While in Vietnam, Campbell joined the Hanoi International Women's Group and worked closely with UNICEF on clean-water projects from 1997 to 1998. The women's committee also raised money to assist the local doctors with medical equipment. They provided clothing to the Orphanages for young children. In Laos and Vietnam, the charity group helped select needy children for facial surgery, by a team of Australian doctors.
To date, Campbell has written four novels and numerous short stories about the people that she has met over the years. Campbell has always immersed herself in the local culture be it in India, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore and Malaya.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Worthwhile read!,
By Pahia "jules" (N Z) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Our children's sorrow (Paperback)
We chose to ignore the news of third-world countries and hid our heads in the sand. This book makes you think about the impact on people's lives; trafficking, selling of children and the disruptive effects of war.
A learning experience.
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Saving children's lives is honourable!,
By new zealander "maui" (new zealand) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Our children's sorrow (Paperback)
This book really spells out the difficulties world-wide in saving and protecting minors from harm.
Great story- a must read.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sad but worth reading!,
By aussie reader "manly_9000" (Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Our children's sorrow (Paperback)
I found myself immersed in this book- facinating story and would recommend to other readers.
RC
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