Why Do You Look at Me and See a Girl? [Paperback]

Part memoir and part social criticism,Why Do You Look at Me and See a Girl?is a provocative exploration of identity, family, and freedom. Anvi Ho?ng recounts her life in Vietnam and America, grappling with cultural expectations and the weight of history.

From her grandmother's prison visits to her own transformation in America, Ho?ng challenges tradition and prejudice. She confronts the legacy of colonialism, resists Western stereotypes, and seeks justice for the women of her family. This unflinching memoir is for readers interested in Vietnamese American experiences, cultural identity, and the search for a voice. Discover a story of resilience, reflection, and the power of self-definition.

Anvi Ho?ng grew up in Vietnam and taught English as a Second Language for six years before coming to the U.S. for graduate studies. In 2015 she co-founded, and as Chief of Operations has since managed, the Vietnamese American Society for Creative Arts and Music (VASCAM).Why Do You Look at Me and See a Girl?is her debut book. She lives in Bloomington, Indiana, with her husband, composer P.Q. Phan.

What on earth did the nun think she was doing, labeling my grandma submission'? I don't care if my grandma looked tired and beaten down. Hell, it was the sixties! Halfway around the globe, America was reeling from the war in Vietnam. Civil rights and anti-war protests were chipping the souls of American people. Right here in Vietnam, the drawn-out war seemed to have no end in sight. No Vietnamese soul was left untouched, young or old. I was furious to hear that the nun called my grandma submissive.

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