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The Cloak of Good Fortune - Snap Classic

2024/12/12
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Ben Washington: 我和母亲在很多方面存在分歧,一直难以达成共识。但朋友分享的一个故事让我意识到,母亲其实认为我是一个“祝福”。这个词对她来说意义非凡。我开始尝试用“祝福”的视角来看待我们之间的关系,包括争吵、误解甚至沉默。我发现自己被许多意想不到的祝福包围着,这让我对母子关系有了新的理解和感悟。

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Sieu shares a touching anecdote about his mother's unexpected perspective on their relationship, revealing a hidden layer of love and acceptance. This sets the stage for Sieu's incredible life story, marked by resilience and unexpected blessings.
  • Sieu's mother viewed their strained relationship as a 'blessing'.
  • Sieu's friend's airport story sparked this realization.
  • This perspective shapes Sieu's outlook on challenges in his life.

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Sieu is a young boy living in the big city of Phnom Penh, but he misses his old life in the Cambodian countryside. The air, the farms, but mostly… the animals. When the Khmer Rouge promises a return to the land, Sieu has no idea how far he and his family will have to go.

This story recounts aspects of the Khmer Rouge civil war including scenes of torture and death. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.

BIG thanks to Sieu Do for sharing your story with us! There is so much that we were not able to share with you about Sieu and his family’s incredible journey. To find out more check out his book, A Cloak of Good Fortune.)

Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot

Snap Classic - Season 15 - Episode 54

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