What do you think?
Rate this book
From Hell to Heaven: From Surviving the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the Beatitudes of Living in Gratitude
Sophal Pettit, was a young child when the Pol Pot revolution came to Cambodia.
She, along with her parents and siblings, is a survivor of the Killing Fields of Cambodia. They came to this country with nothing, but their lives. At age fourteen she enrolled in school for the first time, not understanding or speaking a word of English. Sophal shares her stories beginning with the normal everyday life typical to lives as most of us know it, to the isolation, unspeakable death tolls, and devastation of the Killing Field, then, her family’s escape to U.N. camps and subsequent sponsorship to the U.S.
Sophal’s touching story will grip you, as she talks about the struggles of adapting to life in the U.S. and her journey to discovering herself. She shares her story to inspire others to understand that they do not need to live a life of victimhood and that they can indeed overcome the trials life brings to them.
Sophal’s deep spiritual connection to God has been her saving grace. She describes herself as a child of the King of Kings, a wife, mom of 3 kids, a grandma (aka) Glamma, and a partner business owner. She lives a busy, productive life. While her journey has not been an easy one, she knows that the road that she took has made her a champion for life.
Endorsement This must-read book is a riveting, inspiring true story of survival, courage, and perseverance against tremendous odds and oppression.
I was so moved by “From Hell to Heaven”. Sophal Pettit seamlessly knits together the past and the present as she recounts living the horrors of war as a child, and then learns to rise above adversity as an adult with faith, hope, and forgiveness.
From Hell to Heaven… affirms our hope that the present can redeem the past and that God’s love has the power to heal.
It is a poignant and memorable story of a war-torn family’s rise from being victims of war, to living a life of victory. It is my honor and privilege to recommend and endorse this book.
Susan Miller, author of After the Boxes Are Unpacked
Founder and President, Just Moved Ministry
She, along with her parents and siblings, is a survivor of the Killing Fields of Cambodia. They came to this country with nothing, but their lives. At age fourteen she enrolled in school for the first time, not understanding or speaking a word of English. Sophal shares her stories beginning with the normal everyday life typical to lives as most of us know it, to the isolation, unspeakable death tolls, and devastation of the Killing Field, then, her family’s escape to U.N. camps and subsequent sponsorship to the U.S.
Sophal’s touching story will grip you, as she talks about the struggles of adapting to life in the U.S. and her journey to discovering herself. She shares her story to inspire others to understand that they do not need to live a life of victimhood and that they can indeed overcome the trials life brings to them.
Sophal’s deep spiritual connection to God has been her saving grace. She describes herself as a child of the King of Kings, a wife, mom of 3 kids, a grandma (aka) Glamma, and a partner business owner. She lives a busy, productive life. While her journey has not been an easy one, she knows that the road that she took has made her a champion for life.
Endorsement This must-read book is a riveting, inspiring true story of survival, courage, and perseverance against tremendous odds and oppression.
I was so moved by “From Hell to Heaven”. Sophal Pettit seamlessly knits together the past and the present as she recounts living the horrors of war as a child, and then learns to rise above adversity as an adult with faith, hope, and forgiveness.
From Hell to Heaven… affirms our hope that the present can redeem the past and that God’s love has the power to heal.
It is a poignant and memorable story of a war-torn family’s rise from being victims of war, to living a life of victory. It is my honor and privilege to recommend and endorse this book.
Susan Miller, author of After the Boxes Are Unpacked
Founder and President, Just Moved Ministry
107 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2019
6 people are currently reading
47 people want to read
About the author
Sophal Pettit
1 book4 followersAs a survivor of Killing Field coming to this country without having anything, never had formal education, and don’t speak the language. How do I overcome and strive in the world that some or most Americans struggling to make sense in their lives? I want to share my story to inspire people that they don’t have to be the victim of this world and that they also can overcome anything.
I am a child of the King of kings, a wife, a mom of 3 kids, a grandma (aka) Glamma and a partner business owner. My life is buzzzzzz. How do busy people make time? People that know me say Sophal, you make everything look so easy. I know one thing if you want anything to get done, just ask the busy person. I think most busy people know how to work around the clock and still look glamorous! I am one of those people who came from an un-privilege background all the odds against me. It was not an easy road to be on but that is one of the journeys that makes everything worth living for that end-gold my heaven and my champions. I know that road that I took designed just for me so that I can be the champion for my life.
I am a child of the King of kings, a wife, a mom of 3 kids, a grandma (aka) Glamma and a partner business owner. My life is buzzzzzz. How do busy people make time? People that know me say Sophal, you make everything look so easy. I know one thing if you want anything to get done, just ask the busy person. I think most busy people know how to work around the clock and still look glamorous! I am one of those people who came from an un-privilege background all the odds against me. It was not an easy road to be on but that is one of the journeys that makes everything worth living for that end-gold my heaven and my champions. I know that road that I took designed just for me so that I can be the champion for my life.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
October 31, 2019
Inspirational and Real
From Hell to Heaven is such an inspiring story written by an amazingly real woman!!! To learn about all of Sophal’s struggles and how she found God and learned to lean on Him to survive and grow, provides a
priceless roadmap for the rest of us who may be going through tough times. It is obvious that Sophal writes this book from her heart and out of her deep love for God and all He has done for her. This book is a must read, and a fantastic resource in helping one to grow in their faith walk.
From Hell to Heaven is such an inspiring story written by an amazingly real woman!!! To learn about all of Sophal’s struggles and how she found God and learned to lean on Him to survive and grow, provides a
priceless roadmap for the rest of us who may be going through tough times. It is obvious that Sophal writes this book from her heart and out of her deep love for God and all He has done for her. This book is a must read, and a fantastic resource in helping one to grow in their faith walk.
November 6, 2019
From Hell to Heaven: From Surviving the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the Beatitudes of Living in Gratitude by Sophal Pettit is an inspiring read of faith and determination. A story of a woman's faith in God and how she learned to trust Him to survive and grow. An inspiring read for anyone who is going through tough times. *I received a complimentary copy from RABT Book Tours and the authro in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.*
December 30, 2019
This is the 1st book I've read written by Sophal Pettit; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
December 19, 2019
Inspirational real story with powerful emotions. I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews