Boat Baby
by Vicky Nguyen
Why read it
It delivers a spirited, candid portrait of family survival and reinvention. Following an infant's harrowing sea voyage fleeing postwar Vietnam to an adulthood spent breaking ground in network broadcast journalism, the narrative balances genuine grit with affectionate family comedy.
Where to get it
For listening, the English audiobook is narrated directly by the author and is widely accessible in the Netherlands on major digital platforms such as Storytel, Nextory, Kobo Plus, Audible, and Libro.fm. Local library systems like the online Bibliotheek often offer digital audio copies or English e-books through their catalogue, while physical print editions can be ordered through regional shops like bol.com, Athenaeum Boekhandel, or the American Book Center.
What to expect
Warm, fast-paced, and engaging. Written with the sharp timing and conversational ease of an investigative reporter, it is an accessible and uplifting listen. Content includes frank discussions of refugee hardships, refugee camp life, poverty, encounters with racism, and career pressures.
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