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A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, a History, a Memorial

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A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, a History, a Memorial

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023

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A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, a History, a Memorial

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Vietnam • 1970s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, a History, a Memorial, Viet Thanh Nguyen presents his life's story intertwined with the complex history of Vietnam and his identity as a refugee. Through personal and historical lenses, the memoir explores themes of memory, dislocation, and identity, offering insights into the impacts of war and migration.

Emotional

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Mysterious

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Vietnam • 1970s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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