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Such a Lovely Little War: Saigon 1961-63

Name: Such a Lovely Little War: Saigon 1961-63
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Book Synopsis: This riveting, beautifully produced graphic memoir tells the story of the early years of the Vietnam war as seen through the eyes of a young boy named Marco, the son of a Vietnamese diplomat and his French wife. The book opens in America, where the boy's father works for the South Vietnam embassy; there the boy is made to feel self-conscious about his otherness thanks to schoolmates who play war games against the so-called "Commies." The family is called back to Saigon in 1961, where the father becomes Prime Minister Ngo Dinh Diem's personal interpreter; as the growing conflict between North and South intensifies, so does turmoil within Marco's family, as his mother struggles to grapple with bipolar disorder.Visually powerful and emotionally potent, Such a Lovely Little War is both a large-scale and intimate study of the Vietnam war as seen through the eyes of the Vietnamese: a turbulent national history intertwined with an equally traumatic familial one.Marcelino Truong is an illustrator, painter, and author. Born the son of a Vietnamese diplomat in 1957 in the Philippines, he and his family moved to America (where his father worked for the embassy) and then to Vietnam at the outset of the war. He earned degrees in law at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, and English literature at the Sorbonne. He lives in Paris, France.

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Looking for a captivating and visually stunning memoir that will transport you to the early years of the Vietnam war? Look no further than "Such a Lovely Little War: Saigon 1961-63". This remarkable graphic memoir, written and illustrated by Marcelino Truong, offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in history.

Through the eyes of Marco, a young boy caught between two worlds, you'll experience the struggles, conflicts, and triumphs of those affected by the Vietnam war. Truong's masterful storytelling and beautiful illustrations bring the story to life, immersing you in the sights, sounds, and emotions of Saigon.

But "Such a Lovely Little War" goes beyond just depicting the national history. It delves into the intimate struggles of Marco's family, as his mother battles bipolar disorder amidst the growing chaos of the war. This powerful exploration of both the personal and political upheaval provides a deeply moving and thought-provoking narrative.

As an illustrator, painter, and author, Marcelino Truong brings his own unique perspective to the story. Born the son of a Vietnamese diplomat, he lived through these turbulent times and his firsthand experience shines through in the authenticity and detail of his artwork.

Don't miss your chance to experience the Vietnam war in a way you've never seen before. Immerse yourself in the pages of "Such a Lovely Little War" and journey into the heart of one family's struggle amidst a nation in turmoil.

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