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I Did Not Miss the Boat
- Memoir of a Vietnam Hoa Refugee
- De: Lea Tran
- Narrado por: Lea Tran
- Duración: 13 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 5
I Did Not Miss the Boat is the coming of age story of an adolescent girl who struggled to help her family & assimilation into a new country while searching for her own identity. From surviving the vast South China Seas, pirate raids, and uninhabited Indonesian islands to surviving high school and family life, Lea Tran did not experience a typical American upbringing.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So glad I found this book
- De Anonymous User en 08-28-24
- I Did Not Miss the Boat
- Memoir of a Vietnam Hoa Refugee
- De: Lea Tran
- Narrado por: Lea Tran
Thank you for telling your story
Revisado: 11-03-22
I had previously read Lea's book and loved it. I have gifted it to several friends. Hearing it narrated in Lea's own voice and knowing that these are her words, made it so much more poignant and moving. This book tells the story of Lea's family before, during and after the Vietnam war. It tells of the slowly building fear and desperation that led them to build a boat to escape. Their intelligence, cleverness and strong will were key to their success and you feel your heart beating fast as they make their risky escape. Although it is clear that the boat escape was a turning point in their lives, I found their experiences in the camps and picking up the pieces in the USA to be as compelling. I have no experiences in my life to compare to theirs, I can clearly see the value of this book for immigrants of any nationality and for those of us who wish to understand and love them. I had previously considered this a "must read" book, but now I think it also a "must listen". Thank you Lea, for baring your soul.
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