The release date for the English version of 'The Best We Could Do' by
Thi Bui is Mar 2017. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
Thi Bui's first graphic book memoir, The Best We Could Do, offers a close-up view of a family's journey from their war-torn birthplace in Vietnam to their new homes in America. Bui chronicles her family's courageous flight during the collapse of South Vietnam in the 1970s and the challenges they encountered in starting again, all while examining the agony of migrating and the long-lasting repercussions that relocation has on a kid and her family. A common struggle is at the core of Bui's story: in the process of acclimating to life as a first-time mother, she learns the depths of unsaid love, the never-ending sacrifices, and the unacknowledged gestures that come with the role. Bui perseveres in assuming the dual roles of parent and kid, despite how difficult it seems to do so.
She explores the value of identity, the power of family, and what it means to be at home via evocative, lyrical language and stunning artwork. Her understanding journey is brought to life in The Best We Could Do, inspiring everyone who yearns for a simpler past while working towards a better future.