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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)
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)