Vietnamese Boat People Podcast with author Phuc Tran
A livestream podcast taping event - virtual discussion with author Phuc Tran of 'Sigh, Gone' and VBP podcast host Tracey Nguyen Mang.
For anyone who has ever felt like they don't belong, Sigh, Gone is a memoir that shares an irreverent, funny, and moving tale of displacement and assimilation woven together with poignant themes from beloved works of classic literature.
In 1975, during the fall of Saigon, Phuc Tran immigrates to America along with his family. By sheer chance they land in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a small town where the Trans struggle to assimilate into their new life. In this coming-of-age memoir Tran navigates the push and pull of finding and accepting himself despite the challenges of immigration, feelings of isolation, and teenage rebellion, all while attempting to meet the rigid expectations set by his immigrant parents.
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This event was produced with the support of VBP team members Megan Do (event production) and Matt Young (video and podcasting production).