Status Updates From The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir

This book is jaw-dropping and hilarious!

Excited about this one! :)

Easy to read, highly enjoyable and interesting memoir on Ahn's life. Absolutely hilarious and also touching story. Loving this book so far.

Hard to put down!

Funny and interesting so far :P

You always have to make decisions in your life, Anh. And don't kid yourself; when you don't decide, that's a decision.

There are only two times in life, there's now and too late.

"When you know it's right fo you, but it scares you, it means you have the most to gain from doing it."

ilIf the worst happens, if you lose and fail, but you still celebrate coming second because you've given it a red hot go, there is no need to fear failure.

"Always question your fear, Anh. Theres almost never a good reason to be scared"

Some of the stories (like the one about the Parrot Pacino, are funny but seem a little unecessery for the rest of the story. They distract rather than enhance. I loved the Dad's big reveal about his brother, it really hit home.

Still hard to see where this is all going, but there have been several sections where threads have been connected (and now I know why Dad left home).

Simple language but a great story, I'm not sure where I'm going but so far I'm happy to be led there. Story of escape on the boat was very well realised.

For the first few weeks, our family indulged on this canned meat and, to this day, it is my mum's favourite food. Every second christmas she rolls it out and I curse those choppers for not dropping something tastier. I mean, after bombing the hell out of Vietnam, the least they could've done was thrown us some lobster.

I am enjoying this book so much (and kicking myself for not picking it up and reading more sooner!)

Just started and captivated already. A simple narrative style that exudes tension

Finally have time to continue reading The Happiest Refugee! Can't wait to continue Anh Do's journey. :)

finished!

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just an amazing story. Glad i read it.

I can relate to his lack kf cricket skills, they have eluded me too.

OMG his dad in that moment was awesome. that story was incredible.

Reading for school: sounds so intriguing I hope it's as good as everyone says!

Started reading! :)

Very easy to read. Such a positive attitude.

I adore this book. So touching and with great humour! One of the best reads ever...
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Loving it. So much character and both happy and heroic memories..

really enjoying this book

Wow .... did not think I wouild be impressed so quickly and genuinely