{"product_id":"my-vietnam-your-vietnam-a-father-flees-a-daughter-returns-a-dual-memoir-paperback","title":"My Vietnam, Your Vietnam: A Father Flees. a Daughter Returns. a Dual Memoir. - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristina Vo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNghia M. Vo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2024\" --\u003ci\u003eMs. Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA chronicle of the divergent journeys of a Vietnamese father, who fled his home country in desperation, and his American-born daughter, who ventured to Vietnam as an adult, capturing the stark contrast between their perspectives as they strive to heal the long-term wounds of war refugees.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this captivating, heartfelt dual memoir, \u003cb\u003eChristina Vo\u003c\/b\u003e and her father, \u003cb\u003eNghia M. Vo\u003c\/b\u003e, delve into themes of their identity, heritage, and the tragic multi-generational ordeals of war, with intertwined stories that present a multifaceted portrayal of Vietnam and its profound influence on shaping both familial bonds and individual identities across time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNghia M. Vo\u003c\/b\u003e left Vietnam in April 1975 with only the clothes on his back, following the US withdrawal of troops and the fall of Saigon. After a harrowing two month journey, he found himself in a refugee camp outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where he began the painful process of reconnecting with his family and rebuilding his life as a medical doctor. \u003cb\u003eChristina Vo\u003c\/b\u003e, Nghia's daughter, grew up in the US. As a restless young adult, she felt a longing to connect with her heritage and soon moved to Hanoi in the former North Vietnam--much to her father's distress--to discover a country that had changed dramatically since the war, yet retained many of the ancient traits experienced by her ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptivating in its fluid movement and evocative depictions of place, \u003cb\u003eMy Vietnam, Your Vietnam\u003c\/b\u003e offers readers a rich, multilayered exploration of Vietnam through two very distinct voices and perspectives. The memoir's exploration of healing the trauma suffered by war refugees and their families echoes far beyond the personal experience of the two authors, providing a path to discussion of reconciliation and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristina Vo\u003c\/b\u003e is a Santa Fe-based author whose work delves into themes such as loss, intergenerational trauma, healing, identity, and the notions of home and reconciliation. Her second book, My Vietnam, Your Vietnam, is an intergenerational memoir co-written with her father. Christina is also the author of The Veil Between Two Worlds: A Memoir of Silence, Loss, and Finding Home. With a background in international work, Christina has experience at UNICEF, the World Economic Forum, and various nonprofits. She currently works at Stanford University and holds an MSc from the London School of Economics. Additional information at christinavo.com to learn more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNghia M. Vo\u003c\/b\u003e, a retired physician, is an independent researcher of Vietnamese history and culture. He has written many books on Vietnamese culture and works to document Vietnamese-American culture through conferences and publications. Recent books include \u003ci\u003eThe Vietnamese Boat People\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaigon: A History\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Trung Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 318\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978582720813,"sku":"9781953103468","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/ewhDomHinQ9781953103468.webp?v=1775805977","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/my-vietnam-your-vietnam-a-father-flees-a-daughter-returns-a-dual-memoir-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}