Vietnamese Memories Vol.1 : Leaving Saigon

165 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 2h4min.
- A compelling, multi-faceted memoir about an ordinary Vietnamese family, the story delivers the painful, yet little known truth that most Vietnamese of the 20th century have lived with for the past 100 years - Vietnamese history that makes this book essential reading for anyone who seeks to go deeper into this subject - First out of 3 volumes: volume 1 is based in Saigon and France, volume 2 in the USA and volume 3 in Taiwan - Multi-award winner when released in France; it was even included as part of the French educational system's curriculum for high schoolersClement Baloup intimately traces the paths of those who went to great lengths to seek asylum in unfamiliar lands, and against all odds, established prosperous communities rooted in the colorful culture and experiences of their past, while fostering a future unhindered by the political and personal turmoil that haunts their pasts.