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The Sacred Willow: Four Generations in the Life of a Vietnamese Family,Used
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A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Duong Van Mai Elliott's The Sacred Willow illuminates recent Vietnamese history by weaving together the stories of the lives of four generations of her family. Beginning with her greatgrandfather, who rose from rural poverty to become an influential landowner, and continuing to the present, Mai Elliott traces her family's journey through an era of tumultuous change. She tells us of childhood hours in her grandmother's silk shop, and of hiding while French troops torched her village, watching while blossoms torn by fire from the trees flutter "like hundreds of butterflies" overhead. She makes clear the agonizing choices that split Vietnamese families: her eldest sister left her staunchly anticommunist home to join the Viet Minh, and spent months sleeping in jungle camps with her infant son, fearing air raids by day and tigers by night. And she follows several family members through the last, desperate hours of the fall of Saigonincluding one nephew who tried to escape by grabbing the skid of a departing American helicopter. Based on family papers, dozens of interviews, and a wealth of other research, this is not only a memorable family saga but a record of how the Vietnamese themselves have experienced their times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Sacred Willow'? A: The main theme of 'The Sacred Willow' is the exploration of Vietnamese history and identity through the lens of a family's experiences across four generations, highlighting the impact of historical events on personal lives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Sacred Willow'? A: 'The Sacred Willow' is authored by Duong Van Mai Elliott, who draws on her family's history to narrate the story.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style in this book? A: Readers can expect a narrative style that combines personal memoir with historical analysis, rich in detail and emotional depth, making the experiences of the family relatable and poignant.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Sacred Willow' have? A: 'The Sacred Willow' has a total of 544 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book available for purchase? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: When was 'The Sacred Willow' published? A: 'The Sacred Willow' was published on April 20, 2000.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Sacred Willow' have? A: 'The Sacred Willow' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there an edition specified for 'The Sacred Willow'? A: The edition of 'The Sacred Willow' is noted as unknown.
- Q: What genre does 'The Sacred Willow' belong to? A: 'The Sacred Willow' is categorized under the genre of women’s literature, focusing on personal and historical narratives.
- Q: What historical events are covered in 'The Sacred Willow'? A: 'The Sacred Willow' covers significant historical events in Vietnam, including the impacts of colonialism, the Vietnam War, and the fall of Saigon, as experienced by the author's family.