"One of the most important books of Vietnamese American and Vietnam War literature. . . . Moving, powerful." –Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of
The Sympathizer "Should not be missed by anyone. . . . No one who reads it will ever be able to think about the Vietnam War in quite the same way again." –
The Washington Post "A wonderful, wondrous book by a remarkable woman." –Amy Tan, author of
The Valley of Amazement "Touching and illuminating . . . A searing and human account." –
The New York Times Book Review "Riveting and historic. . . . Engrossing and beautifully told. . . . Impossible to put down."–
San Francisco Chronicle