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“Boat Baby”: A Powerful Story of Survival, Sacrifice & the American Dream

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Books and LiteratureApril 10, 2025 2:39 pm

“Boat Baby”: A Powerful Story of Survival, Sacrifice & the American Dream

NBC News Anchor Vicky Nguyen opens up about her parents’ daring escape from Vietnam, growing up Vietnamese-American, and how her new book, “Boat Baby”, celebrates family, identity, and the American dream. Vicky will be discussing “Boat Baby” on April 10th at 6 pm at Zibby’s Bookshop in Santa Monica.

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