JS 94: America’s Opportunity with Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Sichan Siv - Diplomat & Author of ‘Golden Bones’

Sichan Siv is an international bestselling author of the book entitled Golden Bones. He has worked closely with George H.W. Bush and is a Cambodian killing fields survivor. He shares his personal and amazing story about how he survived the killing fields and the Khmer Rouge regime, why he got into politics, explains the meaning behind golden bones, and more on today's Jet Setter show. 

 

Key Takeaways:

3:00 – 13 years after escaping the killing fields, Sichan was in the White House working with George Bush senior. 

5:45 – Sichan was honored to be part of the UN and to be representing the US. 

8:30 – Sichan considers himself very lucky and blessed. 

11:20 – Sichan talks about how wonderful it was to work alongside George H.W. Bush.

13:20 – Sichan was captured by the Khmer Rouge and was almost killed. 

16:30 – Golden State is the most recent book written by Sichan Siv. He talks a little bit about his latest book. 

20:50 – Sichan's favorite historical period was when the founding fathers were discussing what to do with the future of the United States. 

25:00 – The United States is a very unique place and you can not find something similar any where else in the world. 

26:20 – We need to hold our government accountable to keep America beautiful. 

 

Mentioned In This Episode: 

Golden Bones by Sichan Siv

Golden State bu Sichan Siv

www.SichanSiv.com