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In 'Dust Child,' the impacts of the Vietnam War are felt decades later

Mar 21, 2023 · 9m
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  • Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai's novel explores Vietnam War children.
  • The book focuses on the lives of mixed-heritage children.
  • It examines the lasting impacts of the war.

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Nguyen Phan Que Mai
Nguyen Phan Que Mai
Vietnamese poet and author · 1 podcast appearance
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