Teresa
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Phuc Tran:
Have you ever visited Vietnam in your adult life? If so, have you written about it?
Phuc Tran
I have not! It's on my list—I tried for about ten years to convince my parents to go back, but they refuse (old grudges go down hard). My brother went there with his wife, and I was going to go with my wife, but then our kids came along so now we're waiting until they're old enough to enjoy the trip with us so we can all go as a family. My parents are happy never to go back.
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Rachel
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Phuc Tran:
Hey Phuc. Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your book but realized I don't really have the words to do so. Just know I couldn't put it down. It was lovely and made me smile. Keep doin' what you're doin', dude. And because this stupid box requires a question mark, here one is?
Audrey Approved
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Phuc Tran:
Hi, Phuc! Did your parents ever read Sigh, Gone? If so, what do they think of their representation in the book? (Also, my Mom came over from SG in 1975 and fish sauce in the spaghetti is the ONLY way to eat it! I kept smiling when I came across little descriptions like that, such small things that were random yet also so relatable.)
Mary
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Phuc Tran:
I am so excited to read your book. I am from York, PA and during a similar period as you, my family hosted a Vietnamese couple, also refugees. They lived with us for several years and after still stopped by anytime they were passing through town. Do you know how or through what agency these resettlements happened? My parents have passed and I have so many questions about this time and this area's history with refugees
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