9781742372389
**Update - The Happiest Refugee is the winner of the 2011 Indie Book Of The Year
Love of family and a belief that anything is possible are two of the themes of Anh Do’s book. He learnt many positive lessons from his father, who seemed able to deal with any problem, even rescuing two of his mother’s brothers from a re-education camp by impersonating an officer and later masterminding the escape from Vietnam of 40 relatives and friends. Even when his father descends into alcoholism and violence after a catastrophic business failure and then leaves his family, Anh can still tell his father’s story with love and respect, realizing that his love for his father will outweigh his father’s faults. Anh’s dedication to his mother, brother and sister and the realization that his parents gave up everything for their children’s future is at the core of everything he does. His own hard-earned success as a comedian and actor take second place in the book to his life with his wife and children. Public response to the book was amazing. As soon as people heard Anh being interviewed on ABC radio they came rushing in to buy the book. It was the strongest response to any author’s radio interview that I have experienced. A truly inspiring read.
Books in Print staff review by Chris *****
