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Last Night I Dreamed of Peace is the authenticated diary of Dang Thuy Tram, a 27‑year‑old Vietnamese physician who was killed by American forces during the Vietnam War. The book offers a personal perspective on the conflict, detailing her daily struggles to care for patients under severe conditions and her hopes for peace and love. Originally written in Vietnamese, the diary was a bestseller in Vietnam and has now been translated into English for Commonwealth readers.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Dang Thuy Tram
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