Lac Su's memoir details his family's escape from the Communist regime in Vietnam. They immigrates to Los Angeles,where they try to find the "American Dream," but find poverty and struggle instead.
Living in a bad area, with a culture that is hard to blend, Lac Su struggles to belong. His Father is very strict (to the point of abusive) which forces Lac Su to find unhealthy ways to rise above the fear he feels at home. He goes through many ordeals, including turning to a gang for the sense of belonging he so desires.
I was sad for him, sad for his childhood. I really enjoyed the honesty of his memoir. He brings to the page the difficulty of blending cultures.
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