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The Best We Could Do

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Call no.
: OverDrive@U-Pustaka
Author
: Thi Bui
Contributor
: Nur Nadhirah Frida Binti Abdullah
Summary
This national bestseller and award-winning graphic novel by debut author Thi Bui is an intimate and powerful portrait of one family’s journey from war-torn Vietnam. The Best We Could Do has earned widespread recognition, including being a 2017 National Book Critics Circle Finalist and an ALA 2018 Notable Book. It was also selected for ABA Indies Introduce and Barnes & Noble’s Discover Great New Writers in 2017. Through emotional storytelling and expressive illustrations, Bui captures the pain of leaving home, the challenges of starting over, and the deep bonds that hold families together. It's a moving exploration of heritage, identity, and what it means to rebuild a life after loss.