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The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir
by Thi Bui
rating: 4.9 (25 reviews)
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An intimate and poignant graphic novel portraying one family’s journey from war-torn Vietnam, from debut author Thi Bui.
This beautifully illustrated and emotional story is an evocative memoir about the search for a better future and a longing for the past. 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.
In what Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen calls “a book to break your heart and heal it," The Best We Could Do brings to life Thi Bui’s journey of understanding, and provides inspiration to all of those who search for a better future while longing for a simpler past.
Details:Amazon rank: #9,181Price: $14.77Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; Illustrated edition edition (March 7, 2017)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1419718770ISBN-13: 978-1419718779Weight: 2.2 pounds
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Publishers Weekly (starred review) "One of the most anticipated graphic memoirs of 2017 is debut author Thi Bui's The Best We Could Do, an illustrated memoir about her family's journey from South Vietnam in the 1970s, her experience of first-time motherhood, and how places really do shape one's identity." Bustle ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY More information: Pronunciation guide and teacher's guide Abstract: An intimate and moving portrait of one family's journey from their war-torn home in Vietnam to new lives in America Read moreMerang Your browser does not support the audio elementview historyCommon Knowledge You must log in to edit Common Knowledge dataAt once intimate and sweeping in its portrayal of human experience, The Best We Could Do made me weep." The Asian American Literary Review, curator for the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center - Lawrence-Minh Bi Davis “The Best We Could Do burns back the dead skin of public War memoryRead More Powell's Staff: Powells Midyear Roundup: Best Books of 2017 So Far (6 comments) Liz Crain: The Adventurer vsI cannot believe how masterfully simple and yet emotionally complex Thi Bui's writing is; she employs such an intense economy of language that I would never have suspected she would be able to convey so tangled an identity in so few wordsAfter experiencing the overwhelming responsibility and protective instinct towards her newborn, she sees her parents from a completely different perspectiveD An Your browser does not support the audio elementThiu Your browser does not support the audio elementDu Your browser does not support the audio elementAnd that makes me so infinitely sad Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize winning novelist "The Best We Could Do lands with the force of a blow and the strength of a mountainYour rating has been recorded Write a review Rate this item: 1 2 3 4 5 Preview this item Preview this item Nearby libraries CheckingI laughed and cried at the same time! 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**Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Spring 2017 Selection**
An intimate and poignant graphic novel portraying one family’s journey from war-torn Vietnam, from debut author Thi Bui.
This beautifully illustrated and emotional story is an evocative memoir about the search for a better future and a longing for the past. 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.
In what Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen calls “a book to break your heart and heal it," The Best We Could Do brings to life Thi Bui’s journey of understanding, and provides inspiration to all of those who search for a better future while longing for a simpler past.
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