The Best We Could Do
Thi Bui · 2017
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About the book
*The Best We Could Do*, the debut graphic novel memoir by Thi Bui, is an intimate look at one family's journey from their war-torn home in Vietnam to their new lives in America. Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves. At the heart of Bui's story is a universal struggle: While adjusting to life as a first-time mother, she ultimately discovers what it means to be a parent — the endless sacrifices, the unnoticed gestures, and the depths of unspoken love. Despite how impossible it seems to take on the simultaneous roles of both parent and child, Bui pushes through. With haunting, poetic writing and breathtaking art, she examines the strength of family, the importance of identity, and the meaning of home. *The Best We Could Do* brings to life her journey of understanding and provides inspiration to all who search for a better future while longing for a simpler past.
Book details
- Year
- 2017
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Editions
- 5
- Reader rating
- 4.5 / 5 (13)
- Pages
- 327
- ISBN
- 9781419718779
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