Author: Ahn
Do
Published: Allen & Unwin
No. Pages: 304
Themes: Refugees, life, family
Genre: Autobiography
Rating:
4.5 stars
Review
Review
The Happiest Refugee is the life story of Australian comedian
Ahn Do. It documents his early life in Vietnam, the plight of his family as
they travelled by boat to Australia as refugees and their new life in
Australia.
It is a story that will move you to tears at times but make you
laugh out loud at others. Reading about the journey from Vietnam to Australia
really brings to light the horrendous and unimaginable trauma that refugees
such as Ahn Doe and his family have suffered. It is a tale that certainly made
me realise how lucky I am to be born in a country like Australia. I found it
heartwarming to read about the genuine and profound gratitude and love for
Australia that Ahn and his family show and I was inspired by the generosity and
kindness they have shown to others despite their own hardships.
This was a really well written book that covers a topic few people
know much about in a heart wrenching and honest, yet inspiring way. I
definitely recommend this book to others.
Further reading suggestions:
- Mao’s Last Dancer By Li Cunxin
- The Other Hand By Chris Cleave
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