Kim Thúy is a writer and speaker who left Vietnam with the boat people at the age of ten. She holds degrees in translation and law and worked in various fields before dedicating herself to writing. Her books, translated into 31 languages, have achieved worldwide success. A recipient of numerous awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award and Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters, Kim Thúy shares her journey and reflections on topics such as beauty, failure, and the realities of families living with an autistic child.
Kim Thúy
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