The Girl with Ten Names My Escape from Laos to Freedom

Follow eight-year-old Choua Lee as she and her Hmong family are forced to escape their Laotian village in 1979, navigating the perilous aftermath of the Vietnam War. Their journey through jungles and mountains is fraught with danger, including gunfire, starvation, and landmines, leading to a heartbreaking separation from Choua's sisters. This powerful memoir recounts their eventual reunion in a Thai refugee camp and their courageous resettlement in the United States, where they build a new life. It's a testament to the enduring love and determination that guided them through an incredibly dangerous time.