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One thing impresses me immensely and that is the emphasis on family values contained in this book. No matter how poorly they were living and the lack of food, they were always willing to share with the many cousins, uncles and aunties. Anh Do's respect for his parents was a joy to read about. and the love and help he gave his Mother was inspiring--especially as it all came from his heart and was not forced. The love he feels for his wife and children is just beautiful, and I hope one day she changes her mind and gives Anh Do the gift of a last baby, a girl. (Anh Do has 3 boys). Anh Do writes about the many hardships growing up in Vietnam and the memorable boat trip to Australia fighting off pirates, and going to a Catholic school in Australia. It is a touching and memorable book and I would like to see a sequel about his later life in Australia.Read full review
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Highly recommended. Great story that had me wanting to read more; bought for husband, reading first for myself. A fascinating account of Anh Do's life as well as some insight into his family. He writes like he is talking to the reader and telling you his story so it is easy to read and to get some insight into his family's struggles. Some sad bits but generally very positive - just like the author.
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I enjoyed this story immensely. I decided to purchase this book as I had enjoyed Ahn Do on the short series, Ahn does Vietnam and also Pictures of you and wanted to know more of his story. It was an incredible story, with laughter, tears and heart warming accounts which just made you fall in love with Ahn a little more. It is so refreshing to hear of a "Australian's" story that has so much gratitute for this country and how he so appreciates what can be achieved in this country. I have read other books with similar content, but found this really easy to read and hard to put down. Highly recommend it.
A revealing autobiography from a quite light-hearted comedian. Shades of darkness show the reality of his life. I’m going to have my grandson read it; at 14, I’m surprised at how little he knows about migrants of that time: the “boat people”.
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If you read any book this year, make it This one. From the start and all the way through, it was full of hope, optimism and courage. I believe it is the best book I have read and fully recommend secondary schools having it as a class novel!
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