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libscote's review against another edition
4.0
I love Yang's writing. This one takes an interesting format, where some of it is told from Yang's father's perspective, and some from hers. I cried at the end when Bee is able to go to Thailand. Yang is a beautiful writer and I look forward to reading more of her work.
merirobie's review against another edition
5.0
I had no expectations for this book, but was absolutely captivated by the writing, the structure, the richness of language, and the tapestry of connected stories in this memoir. Just brilliant.
jhuynh848's review against another edition
5.0
This book approaches the story with such kindness. I hope to bring that approach to all the story telling I hope to do.
kevinhendricks's review against another edition
5.0
Really compelling memoir about a Hmong refugee who grew up in Laos and escaped war to struggle with racism in America. The introduction really didn't hook me, but once it got into the father's story it really got good. The audio version is voiced by the author, and her voice breaks up in some of the really tough parts, making for a powerful listen.
ariel_reads's review against another edition
5.0
This narrative is a beautiful yet heartbreaking account of what a Hmong family has gone through, from the peaceful days at their mountainous home village in Laos, to the occupation of US soldiers, to the escape to refugee camps in Thailand, to their eventual journey to America and the prejudice they experienced there. This account can share just a tiny bit of the immense pain this people group has gone through over the past few generations, and I have nothing but awe and respect for the Hmong people and their resourcefulness.
mmaack24's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, War, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexism and Domestic abuse