The Mountains Sing
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Only through honesty
This is a quote from the book The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. Have you read this book? I’d love to hear your thoughts in a comment below! If you’re interested, you can read an excerpt from the book here. The Mountains Sing – Summary With the epic sweep of Min Jin Lee’s…
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Five books about the American War in Vietnam
May is Asian and Pacific Islander heritage month! So for this month I’m going to share reading recommendations from across Asia and the Pacific Islands. I love this part of the world and I’m excited to be sharing books from here. I think books are a great way to gain insight into peoples’ lives and…
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Your mother is back
Excerpt from The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai This is an excerpt from the book The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. I heard the door closing, moans, footsteps. “Hương,” Grandma called. “Your mother is back. Give us some light.” My mother? Could this be true? I fumbled in darkness, searching for…