My Vietnam, Your Vietnam av Christina Vo, Nghia M. Vo

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<p><b>A 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.</b></p>
<p>In this captivating, heartfelt dual memoir, <b>Christina Vo</b> and her father, <b>Nghia M. Vo</b>, 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.</p>
<p><b>Nghia M. Vo</b> 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 fa