Boat Baby: A Memoir by Vicky NguyenMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Vicky Nguyen is an NBC correspondent who I watch frequently on the Today Show. I wasn't familiar with her backstory - she and her parents left Vietnam when she was just 8 months ago, taking a boat to China and waiting months at a refugee camp before they could make it to the United States with someone sponsoring them. She tells the story of her childhood, teenage years, college and first jobs with humor and insight. Her parents are remarkably hard working individuals, starting many different businesses. She is the typical immigrant daughter - helping her parents navigate the language, customs and expectations presented by their new life in a new country.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and she brings humor and honesty to her story. Highly recommended.
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