The Sacred Willow
- 544 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Tied in to Ken Burns' forthcoming (2017) TV series on Vietnam, to which the author is a major contributor, the reissue of a Pulitzer finalist memoir of a Vietnamese family in the 20th century
Mai Elliott Books
Mai Elliott, a graduate of Georgetown University, was raised in Vietnam. Returning to Saigon after her studies, she worked for the Rand Corporation, gathering insights into the morale and motivations of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Her family saga, "The Sacred Willow: Four Generations in the Life of a Vietnamese Family," is a compelling account spanning four generations of a Vietnamese family, exploring intricate themes of identity, memory, and heritage against the backdrop of historical events. The work, which was a Pulitzer Prize nominee, offers profound insights into the impact of war on individuals and families.