Author, Yummy Nguyen, pens down a spellbinding tale of his mother as she spends her life as Vietnamese immigrant who lived through the Vietnam war, followed by two years of life as an immigrant in the camps in the Philippines. The story is an account of the struggle of the author’s mother as an immigrant parent and how she managed to keep herself and her children true to her Vietnamese roots while living in the Melting Pot.
When asked to describe himself briefly, he often responds with some form of, “I was born in communist Vietnam, grew up in socialist West Germany, but I’m going to die a capitalist in America.” Yummy Nguyen is no writer. He’ll tell you about that one time he was awarded $50 for “honorable mention” in a poetry contest that likely had but four submissions. While attending LSU A&M in Baton Rouge, LA, he’ll boast that he was best known for his Tetris® skills, a likely explanation as to why it took him five years to finish a 4-year degree plan. Up until medical school at USUHS in Bethesda, MD, he had a second life online as “Ramboette,” the night elf warrior and raid leader who tanked for a guild of professional engineers, pharmacists, educators, and a nurse to conquer Karazhan in World of Warcraft®.
For her, it was all she knew. It was her universe, a world she had been accustomed to since birth. If there was a haven, she could call hers, it….
When Lanh married, it was normal in her town to marry young. The idea of marrying prior to completing a primary education was not foreign like how it might be……
The Battle of Ban Me Thout deeply affected Lanh’s marriage in March 1975. Prior to 1975, Lanh thought that the battle was merely a skirmish between the opposing sides. Until…….
One fine day, when Lanh had gone to market like every day, someone came to her, telling her about a woman whose baby cried without stopping. “Come Lanh, the baby….
Lanh trusted her second husband to the moon and back because she thought he cared for her. He promised her stars, and she believed him, investing her emotions in him.
Before the communists won the war, people were free to live. They had the liberty to live however they liked. They could earn and spend as much money as they…
In 1979, we left the Philippines. There were about 50 other families who went with us on the aircraft to Germany. In my experience, they took good care of us.
The family took a leap of faith, moving to America for the brighter future they wanted to pursue with their family. They wanted to secure their children, facilitating them with….
This emotional rollercoaster invites readers to reflect on their own love for their country, making the story a powerful and resonant exploration of the immigrant experience and the enduring strength of cultural identity.
Here is a sneak peek of what our readers have to say about the book ‘Lanh’ by Yummy Nguyen;
The book is a moving account of her early challenges, maintaining her Vietnamese identity in the Melting Pot. It’s a tale of patriotism, hope, and loss that tugs at the heartstrings. Nguyen’s storytelling keeps you engaged, making ‘Lanh’ a touching and relatable experience for readers of all backgrounds.
Yummy Nguyen’s ‘Lanh’ is an emotional rollercoaster that takes you through the incredible life of his mother, a Vietnamese immigrant. The story beautifully captures the struggles of being a parent in a new country while staying true to one’s roots. A must-read for anyone who appreciates stories of hope and determination.
‘Lanh’ by Yummy Nguyen is a powerful and honest portrayal of the immigrant experience, particularly that of the author’s mother. Nguyen’s genuine storytelling invites readers to reflect on their own connections to their roots and love for their country. ‘Lanh’ is not just a story; it’s a heartfelt exploration of what it means to belong. Must read!
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