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Kao Kalia Yang's memoir of her father, Bee Yang, a Hmong refugee and song poet. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the memoir explores the life of the family and the traditions of their culture. Through the power of song, Yang tells the story of her father's experiences and the cultural heritage he passed down to his children. The book combines personal reflection with historical context, weaving together the threads of memory, tradition, and the present-day struggles of the Hmong American community.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Memoir/Family Memoir
Authors: Kao Kalia Yang
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