From Saigon to San Diego

Book excerpt: Follow a young Vietnamese woman, born before her time, as she struggles with family and cultural expectation. Walk with her through a series of life choices and adventurers, culminating in her escape from Saigon at the peak of the Viet Nam War. Yen Schulman spins a stirring tale of a land and a mindset foreign to most Americans, while staying true to her heritage and roots. Be prepared to experience the best and worst of the world and family she left behind in search of freedom in America. Share her heartache at the years of separation from her children, and the joyful reunion that is sure to stir your emotions.