Riveting tale inspired by the author's personal experience at the turbulent Thai-Cambodian border
Minfong Ho Books
Minfong Ho's writing frequently delves into the lives of those living in poverty within Southeast Asian nations. Her narrative style offers profound insights into the human experience, exploring themes of displacement, resilience, and the search for identity amidst hardship. Through her evocative prose, she illuminates often-overlooked perspectives, granting readers a deep understanding of the struggles faced by individuals striving to find their place in the world.
In the late 1970s twelve-year-old Dara joins a refugee camp in war-torn Cambodia and becomes seperated from her family. Contents: Clay marble / Minfong Ho -- All the people of Khmer were very troubled / Ven Yem -- My life story / Lan Nguyen -- Oppression / Langston Hughes -- Birthday box / Jane Yolen -- Holes / Lillian Morrison -- Childhood and poetry / Pablo Neruda -- All-ball / Mary Pope Osborne -- Dear World, January 17, 1994 / Alma Luz Villanueva.
