The Vietnamese boat people, 1954 and 1975-1992 cover

The Vietnamese boat people, 1954 and 1975-1992

by Nghia M. Vo

"Here is a history of Vietnamese diasporas, chronologically arranged from 1954 to post-1975. Everything that affected the escapees, from pirates to refugee camps, is analyzed. International responses are covered, beginning with Vietnam's neighbors who refused refugees, and later looking at resettlement in countries like the U.S., France and Australia"--Provided by publisher.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?