When Heaven and Earth Changed Places: A Vietnamese Woman's Journey from War to Peace
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (578 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0525431845 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Le Ly Hayslip (born Phùng Th L Lý) is a Vietnamese-American memoirist and humanitarian.
"Originally published in hardcover in the United States by Doubleday, a division of Random House, Inc., New York, in 1989, and in paperback by Plume, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., New York, in 1990"--Title page verso.
Her early years were spent as a Viet Cong courier and lookout; a black marketeer; an unwed mother; a bar girl; a hospital aide; and (once) a prostitute. Berger, Duke Univ. This story is juxtaposed with the tale of her difficult return to Vietnam in 1986. Lib., Durham, N.C.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. Frankly written, moving, and meaningful, this is highly recommended for adult and academic collections.- Kenneth W. From Library Journal Hayslip was born a Vietnamese peasant in 1949; little more than 20 years later she left for the United States with an American husband. . She was tortured by the South Vietnamese army, raped by Viet Cong, and harassed by Americans. Her account is a part of the Vietnamese conflict that we seldom hear, of the survivors in the middle; it concludes with a plea for both sides to put the war behind them
"A beautiful, yet heartbreaking story." according to Blaise. A beautiful, heartbreaking, and enlightening story. I loved understanding this piece of history from a Vietnamese youth's perspective. This story is a reminder that not everything is as it seems, and it's crucial that we always attempt to see things thru others' eyes, and not just our own. The lessons in this story reach far beyond the Vietnam war.. Should be read by everyone interested in a better understanding of the people of viet nam and what Judeva Moss Fabulous true story told with honesty andtruth. Should be read by everyone interested in a better understanding of the people of viet nam and what it often takes to survive in a war zone. Loved it!. Richard Allen said Riveting Family Saga. Beautifully phrased, inspired writing. Engaging throughout, often almost too heartbreaking in the telling. Particularly enjoyed the attention to detail in relationship building.