Under the Naga Tail: A True Story of Survival, Bravery, and Escape from the Cambodian Genocide is very different from the books I typically read. I do enjoy reading non-fiction books, but I am graduate school, so light reading is usually what I gravitate towards right now. However, I am so happy I was given the chance to read this book. I think the author did a wonderful job of telling this story. I really knew absolutely nothing about Cambodian genocide before going into this book. This book was both incredibly educational and impactful. Mae Taing is truly inspirational. I can absolutely not imagine how much strength, resilience, and bravery it takes to endure all that he did and come out the other side. I think it is absolutely amazing that he shares his story with the world. This book had inspired me to read more nonfiction. So grateful to have received and read this book.