{"product_id":"9788416435340","title":"Everything we could","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Best We Could Do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Best We Could Do\u003c\/em\u003e is an autobiographical graphic novel that chronicles a family's journey from post-war Vietnam to their new life in the United States. The author, Thi Bui, interweaves the story of her parents' perilous escape after the fall of South Vietnam with her own experience as a first-time mother. Through poetic prose and highly sensitive artwork, the work explores family ties, the trauma of displacement, and the meaning of home, offering a universal reflection on love, sacrifice, and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work documents the account of the Bui family's risky escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s and the difficulties they faced in building their new lives. In parallel, the author explores the anguish of immigration and the traces that displacement leaves on a child and their family. At the heart of the story lies a universal struggle: as Thi Bui adapts to her life as a first-time mother, she discovers the endless sacrifices, the unnoticed gestures, and the depths of unspoken love that come with having children. Although she finds it impossible to balance the roles of being a mother and a daughter simultaneously, Bui moves forward, examining the strength of the family, the importance of identity, and the meaning of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe trauma of displacement and the experience of forced immigration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between generations and the legacy of family sacrifice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMotherhood as a discovery and a link to the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of identity between two cultures and two histories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnspoken love and the everyday gestures that sustain family bonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in literary graphic novels and graphic memoirs of great emotional depth. It is especially recommended for those looking for stories about migration, identity, and family relationships, as well as those who appreciate visual narratives with a strong autobiographical and poetic component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and personal perspective on the history of the Vietnam War and its human consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest reflection on the challenges of motherhood and the complexity of parent-child relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visually striking work that combines impressive artwork with captivating prose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story of overcoming and resilience that inspires those seeking a better future without forgetting their past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thi Bui\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones Kraken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic novels, Literary graphic novels and memoirs, Comics and graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic Novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 955 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Best We Could Do\u003c\/em\u003e is a work that transcends the graphic novel genre to become a moving and universal testimony. Thi Bui's ability to interweave family history with her own experience as a mother offers a read rich in nuances, both emotional and historical. Her highly sensitive artwork perfectly accompanies a tale that speaks of loss, resilience, and love. Recommended for those looking for a read that combines literary quality, thematic depth, and an exceptional visual narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES KRAKEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410004861275,"sku":"9788416435340","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841643534.jpg?v=1781900034","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416435340","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}