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Perfume Dreams

Reflections on the Vietnamese Diaspora

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Andrew Lam

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Exploring the complexities of identity, Andrew Lam's essay collection delves into the experiences of a Viet Kieu, a Vietnamese national living abroad. After fleeing Vietnam at eleven, he grapples with the cultural dissonance of adopting an American identity while reflecting on the Vietnam War's impact on exiled Vietnamese. Through personal anecdotes and poignant insights, Lam examines the American Dream's elusive nature and his family's deep yearning for a lost homeland, offering a heartfelt commentary on belonging and cultural heritage.

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Title: Perfume Dreams
Subtitle: Reflections on the Vietnamese Diaspora
Language: English
Authors: Andrew Lam
Publisher: Heyday Books
Released: 2005
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
ISBN13: 9781597140201
Tags: History, Non-Fiction, Biographies and Thoughts, Autobiography and Memoirs, Essays & Feuilletons, Asian Fiction
Rating: 4 out of 5
Description: Exploring the complexities of identity, Andrew Lam's essay collection delves into the experiences of a Viet Kieu, a Vietnamese national living abroad. After fleeing Vietnam at eleven, he grapples with the cultural dissonance of adopting an American identity while reflecting on the Vietnam War's impact on exiled Vietnamese. Through personal anecdotes and poignant insights, Lam examines the American Dream's elusive nature and his family's deep yearning for a lost homeland, offering a heartfelt commentary on belonging and cultural heritage.