The Eaves of Heaven
The Eaves of Heaven
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Brief
320
Biography • Nonfiction
Vietnam • 20th Century
2008
Adult
18+ years
920L
Super Short Summary
The Eaves of Heaven by Andrew X. Pham recounts his father's tumultuous life through three major conflicts: the French occupation of Indochina, the Japanese invasion in World War II, and the Vietnam War. Thong Van Pham experiences a dramatic transformation from a wealthy landowner to soldier, refugee, and eventually one of the boat people seeking a new life in California. Topics of famine, war, and loss are covered.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Eaves of Heaven by Andrew X. Pham has garnered acclaim for its evocative writing and poignant memoir style, illustrating the harrowing experiences of wartime Vietnam through Pham's father's eyes. Critics praise its lyrical prose and historical insight, though some mention a nonlinear narrative that can be confusing. Overall, it's a richly detailed, emotional recounting of resilience and survival.
Who Should Read The Eaves of Heaven?
Readers who appreciate historical memoirs with rich, personal narratives, such as The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or When Broken Glass Floats by Chanrithy Him, will be captivated by Andrew X. Pham's The Eaves of Heaven. Fans of emotional, war-torn family sagas will find this Vietnam War-era story compelling and deeply moving.
1,198 ratings
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320
Biography • Nonfiction
Vietnam • 20th Century
2008
Adult
18+ years
920L
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