A review by pamiverson
Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War by Viet Thanh Nguyen

4.0

Thought-provoking book exploring how we understand War. Looks at the Vietnam War (or as it is called in Vietnam, the American War) from a variety of angles (I didn't know anything about South Korean involvement). Uses art of various types produced by those impacted and those reflecting on it from different perspectives. Often he was talking about movies and books I don't know, so I was a bit at a loss on some of it. His role as a university professor was apparent.
Key passages I want to remember: "the need for a powerful memory to fight war and find peace;" "justice requires a face-to-face dialogue."
This has changed how I will experience Vietnam when we go there...