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The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir
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In Search Of A Place To Call Home, Thousands Of Hmong Families Made The Journey From The Wartorn Jungles Of Laos To The Overcrowded Refugee Camps Of Thailand And Onward To America. But Lacking A Written Language Of Their Own, The Hmong Experience Has Been Primarily Recorded By Others. Driven To Tell Her Familys Story After Her Grandmothers Death, The Latehomecomer Is Kao Kalia Yangs Tribute To The Remarkable Woman Whose Spirit Held Them All Together. It Is Also An Eloquent, Firsthand Account Of A People Who Have Worked Hard To Make Their Voices Heard.Beginning In The 1970S, As The Hmong Were Being Massacred For Their Collaboration With The United States During The Vietnam War, Yang Recounts The Harrowing Story Of Her Familys Captivity, The Daring Rescue Undertaken By Her Father And Uncles, And Their Narrow Escape Into Thailand Where Yang Was Born In The Ban Vinai Refugee Camp.When She Was Six Years Old, Yangs Family Immigrated To America, And She Evocatively Captures The Challenges Of Adapting To A New Place And A New Language. Through Her Words, The Dreams, Wisdom, And Traditions Passed Down From Her Grandmother And Shared By An Entire Community Have Finally Found A Voice.Together With Her Sister, Kao Kalia Yang Is The Founder Of A Company Dedicated To Helping Immigrants With Writing, Translating, And Business Services. A Graduate Of Carleton College And Columbia University, Yang Has Recently Screened The Place Where We Were Born, A Film Documenting The Experiences Of Hmong American Refugees. Visit Her Website At Www.Kaokaliayang.Com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir' about? A: The Latehomecomer is a memoir by Kao Kalia Yang that narrates the journey of Hmong families fleeing from Laos to America. It tells the story of her family’s struggles during the Vietnam War and their experiences as refugees.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of The Latehomecomer is Kao Kalia Yang, who is a Hmong American writer and activist.
- Q: When was 'The Latehomecomer' published? A: The Latehomecomer was published on April 1, 2008.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book has a total of 277 pages.
- Q: What format is 'The Latehomecomer' available in? A: The Latehomecomer is available in paperback format.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Latehomecomer'? A: The memoir explores themes of identity, family, resilience, and the immigrant experience, particularly focusing on the Hmong community.
- Q: Is 'The Latehomecomer' suitable for all ages? A: While The Latehomecomer is suitable for a wide range of readers, it contains mature themes related to war and displacement that may be more appropriate for older teens and adults.
- Q: Can 'The Latehomecomer' help readers understand Hmong culture? A: Yes, The Latehomecomer provides insights into Hmong culture, traditions, and the challenges faced by Hmong immigrants in America.
- Q: Does Kao Kalia Yang have any other works? A: Yes, Kao Kalia Yang has written other works, including children's books and additional memoirs that also address Hmong culture and the immigrant experience.
- Q: Where can I find more information about Kao Kalia Yang? A: More information about Kao Kalia Yang can be found on her website at www.kaokaliayang.com.