In 1975, Bonasakhana was only 12 years old when her whole world was turned upside down, and would be changed forever. Her home and her country, The Kingdom of Cambodia, was plunged into the darkest time in its history when a ruthless dictator by the name of Pol-Pot, took control of the country. Also known by his most feared name, "The Khmer Rouge, " he enforced his extreme communist rule on the helpless citizens by means of starvation, overworking, and even execution. An estimated 2 million citizens lost their lives under his rule. Read how this 12 year old girl, Bonasakhana, not only clung to life, but survived those horrific years.