The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir

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Intimate journey through family, war, and identity.

"The Best We Could Do" offers a window into the soul-stirring experiences of a refugee family. Thi Bui’s debut is a powerful graphical memoir that tugs at the heart with its deep examination of family ties, personal identity, and the pains of displacement. The artwork complements the narrative, offering a visceral experience that connects you to the complexities of immigration and the intricacies of familial love. If you're drawn to stories that humanize history and personalize the immigrant experience, this book's poignant narrative and visual storytelling will resonate with you.

  • Harvey Awards Nominee for Book of the Year (2018)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Autobiography (2017)
  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominee for Best Reality-Based Work (2018)
  • Japan Media Arts Festival (Manga Division) 文化庁メディア芸術祭 for Excellence Prize (2022)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Graphic Novels & Comics (2017)
  • Reading Women Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir

Regular price $17.90
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Compare to estimated retail price: S$39.47  
ISBN: 9781419718779
Authors: Thi Bui
Publisher: Abrams ComicArts
Date of Publication: 2017-03-07
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.36
(rated by 36880 readers)

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The Best We Could Do, the debut graphic novel memoir by Thi Bui, is an intimate look at one family's journey from their war-torn home in Vietnam to their new lives in America. Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves. At the heart of Bui's story is a universal struggle: While adjusting to life as a first-time mother, she ultimately discovers what it means to be a parent — the endless sacrifices, the unnoticed gestures, and the depths of unspoken love. Despite how impossible it seems to take on the simultaneous roles of both parent and child, Bui pushes through. With haunting, poetic writing and breathtaking art, she examines the strength of family, the importance of identity, and the meaning of home. The Best We Could Do brings to life her journey of understanding and provides inspiration to all who search for a better future while longing for a simpler past.
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Intimate journey through family, war, and identity.

"The Best We Could Do" offers a window into the soul-stirring experiences of a refugee family. Thi Bui’s debut is a powerful graphical memoir that tugs at the heart with its deep examination of family ties, personal identity, and the pains of displacement. The artwork complements the narrative, offering a visceral experience that connects you to the complexities of immigration and the intricacies of familial love. If you're drawn to stories that humanize history and personalize the immigrant experience, this book's poignant narrative and visual storytelling will resonate with you.

  • Harvey Awards Nominee for Book of the Year (2018)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Autobiography (2017)
  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominee for Best Reality-Based Work (2018)
  • Japan Media Arts Festival (Manga Division) 文化庁メディア芸術祭 for Excellence Prize (2022)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Graphic Novels & Comics (2017)
  • Reading Women Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.