She was brought to the United States by her father. Her mother stayed behind, and Nguyen grew up with questions. Was her mother purposely left behind? Or had she willingly surrendered her daughter? As Nguyen tackles questions of loyalty, identity and belonging, she also tells the story of her own coming-of-age.

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Persons: Beth Nguyen, ”, Minh Nguyen, Nguyen, Scribner Locations: Saigon, United States