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The Brave Who Crossed the Sea: A Memoir of Vietnamese Veterans and Their American Families

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The Brave Who Crossed the Sea : A Memoir

by Thao Te

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The Brave Who Crossed the Sea is a memoir by Nguyen Qui Duc that tells the stories of Vietnamese veterans and their American families. The book is a powerful and moving account of the challenges and triumphs faced by these families as they navigate the complexities of war, immigration, and cultural identity.

Duc, a Vietnamese-American writer and journalist, spent years interviewing Vietnamese veterans and their families. He weaves their stories together into a rich and nuanced portrait of the Vietnamese-American experience.

The book begins with the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Duc describes the chaotic and often dangerous conditions that Vietnamese refugees faced as they fled their homeland. Many of these refugees ended up in the United States, where they faced new challenges as they tried to rebuild their lives.

Duc's book is not just about the challenges faced by Vietnamese refugees. It is also a story of hope and resilience. The veterans and families he interviews have overcome tremendous obstacles to build new lives in America. They have achieved success in their careers, raised families, and become active members of their communities.

The Brave Who Crossed the Sea is a powerful and moving tribute to the Vietnamese-American experience. It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to overcome adversity.

Critical acclaim

The Brave Who Crossed the Sea has received widespread critical acclaim. It was named one of the best books of the year by the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

"A powerful and moving account of the Vietnamese-American experience." - The New York Times

"A beautifully written and deeply moving book that will stay with you long after you finish it." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Vietnamese-American experience." - The San Francisco Chronicle

About the author

Nguyen Qui Duc is a Vietnamese-American writer and journalist. He was born in Vietnam in 1955 and immigrated to the United States in 1975. He has written extensively about the Vietnamese-American experience, including his own experiences as a refugee.

Duc is the author of several books, including The Land of a Thousand Cranes (1995),Where the Ashes Are (2001),and The Disappeared (2005). He has also written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The San Francisco Chronicle.

Duc is a recipient of the Whiting Award and the American Book Award. He is a professor of journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.

The Brave Who Crossed the Sea : A Memoir

by Thao Te

4.9 out of 5