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This biography tells the story of Le Ly Hayslip, a Vietnamese woman who has merged her love for her ancestry and American culture into several successful projects, including the first medical facility in her village, Mother's Love Clinic.
Quick Summary
When you pick up this biography, you're getting the real-life story of Le Ly Hayslip, a woman who grew up in Vietnam and eventually found a way to blend both her Vietnamese roots and American experiences to do something pretty amazing she built the first medical clinic in her home village. It's a story about someone who didn't let hard times stop her, and instead created something that helped her whole community. Kids who enjoy reading about real people making a difference, or anyone curious about Vietnam and how people bridge different cultures, will find this really interesting. At around 7,500 words, it's a quick read that still manages to pack in a powerful story. Parents should know this deals with some heavier topics like war and displacement, but it's written in a way that's appropriate for middle graders and ultimately hopeful. If you liked books about people who overcome challenges and give back, this one's definitely worth checking out.