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After the fall of Saigon, Thanh's family's wealth vanished at the stroke of a pen. Her parents had to make the agonizing decision whether stay together as a family with six children and languish in poverty, or use the little money they had to give at least one child the opportunity... Read Full Overview

An inspiring story of sacrifice, courage, and perseverance, in the face of incredible odds. When you reach your promise land, you kiss the ground.Saigon had fallen. With Communism breathing down their backs and their wealth and freedom wiped out, Thanh's parents had to make an... Read Full Overview

Award winning memoir of one young Vietnamese girl who left her home and family on a boat in search of freedom after the fall of Saigon. Her perseverance and love for family gave her the strength to survive the harrowing events that followed. Dubbed a "ground kisser" because... Read Full Overview