Why a Booktrail?
A young girl as she learns the true meaning of family.
Listen Slowly
What you need to know before your trail
A California girl born and raised, Mai can’t wait to spend her vacation at the beach. Instead, she has to travel to Vietnam with her grandmother, who is going back to find out what really happened to her husband during the Vietnam War.
Mai’s parents think this trip will be a great opportunity for their out-of-touch daughter to learn more about her culture. But to Mai, those are their roots, not her own. Vietnam is hot, smelly, and the last place she wants to be. Besides barely speaking the language, she doesn’t know the geography, the local customs, or even her distant relatives. To survive her trip, Mai must find a balance between her two completely different worlds
Travel Guide
Vietnam
Wisdom from the book:
“I understand every word, but again what is he talking about?
The detective calls us. The guard pats my hand and smiles in a hesitant, regretful way that conveys the world doesn’t make more sense just because you get older.”
“At first the weight of loss was thrust upon me so harshly I could only take a short breath, just enough to endure the next few seconds, only to find I must inhale again. Every person in turmoil thinks the boulder on her chest will never lift. Yet the same boulder awakens an equally strong urge to live.”
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Listen Slowly
Destination/Location: Vietnam Author: Thanhhà Lai Departure: n/a
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