The Dream Shattered: Vietnamese Gangs in America

by Patrick Du Phuoc Long, Laura Ricard

A fascinating, troubling, and illuminating read that interweaves the true stories of young Vietnamese involved in gang life and violent crime with the author's personal experiences as a counselor to young Vietnamese offenders in Santa Clara County, California. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1995

Reviews

[Trae Mitten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive examination of the socio-economic roots of Vietnamese-American gang membership in Mid-California. The author's perspective as a youth counselor of Vietnamese descent adds authenticity to his accounts.

[Cao P]

Tales and perspective of real juveniles behind the growing Asian American gangs. Learn about why children of war torn families choose to lead a gang life, why their choices have no destiny, and those whom escaped their demons.