Kim Thúy Knihy

Ru: In Vietnamese it means lullaby; in French it is a small stream, but also signifies a flow - of tears, blood, and money. This book presents a lullaby of Vietnam and a love letter to a new homeland.

Kim Thúy, kanadská spisovateľka s vietnamským pôvodom a Pascal Janovjak, po francúzsky píšuci Švajčiar so slovenskými koreňmi – stretli sa v Monaku v roku 2010 a stačilo pár hodín, aby sa zblížili. Rozhodnú sa pokračovať v rozhovore cez oceán a šesť časových pásiem. V ich korešpondencii – spomienkach, príbehoch, úvahách - sa odráža životná púť dvoch ľudí so skúsenosťou exilu i túlavého života. Nechýbajú v nej témy dotýkajúce sa rodiny, pôvodu, rôznorodosti a zložitosti sveta, a v neposlednom rade témy súvisiace s literárnou tvorbou. Ich rozprávanie je intímnou i univerzálnou duchaplnou meditáciou o krehkosti života a otvorenosti svetu.

This anthology re-examines America's foreign policy legacy through stories that explore the human cost of these interventions on foreign soil, by writers from that soil.

Emma-Jade and Louis are born into the havoc of the Vietnam War. Orphaned, saved and cared for by adults coping with the chaos of Saigon in free-fall, they become children of the Vietnamese diaspora. Through the linked destinies of characters connected by birth and destiny, the novel zigzags between the rubber plantations of Indochina; daily life in Saigon during the war as people find ways to survive and help each other; Operation Babylift, which evacuated thousands of biracial orphans from Saigon in April 1975 at the end of the Vietnam War; and today's global nail polish and nail salon industry, largely driven by former Vietnamese refugees - and everything in between.

Exploring the deep connection between love and food, this novel offers a poetic and poignant reflection on life’s pleasures and complexities. Kim Thúy, acclaimed for her debut work, weaves a narrative rich in sensory detail, inviting readers into a world where culinary experiences evoke memories and emotions. With its lyrical prose, the book stands out as a celebration of culture and identity, showcasing the author's unique voice and artistic vision.

Ru. In Vietnamese it means lullaby; in French it is a small stream, but also signifies a flow--of tears, blood, money. Kim Thúy's Ru is literature at its most crystalline: the flow of a life on the tides of unrest and on to more peaceful waters. In vignettes of exquisite clarity, sharp observation and sly wit, we are carried along on an unforgettable journey from a palatial residence in Saigon to a crowded and muddy Malaysian refugee camp, and onward to a new life in Quebec. There, the young girl feels the embrace of a new community, and revels in the chance to be part of the American Dream. As an adult, the waters become rough again: now a mother of two sons, she must learn to shape her love around the younger boy's autism. Moving seamlessly from past to present, from history to memory and back again, Ru is a book that celebrates life in all its wonder: its moments of beauty and sensuality, brutality and sorrow, comfort and comedy.

This super cool cosplay costume planner is a must-have for anyone who loves to make costumes, whether you're a member of the theater at school, like to play dress up as a hobby, or headed to a fan convention! You will love this easy to use journal to track and record all your cosplay activities.

Fantastical short stories that catalog moments in love and the suffering it brings.

A warm and welcoming introduction to a vibrant cuisine, with more than 50 easy to make recipes from internationally bestselling novelist Kim Thúy. Between careers as a lawyer and an acclaimed novelist, Kim Thúy ran a celebrated restaurant called Ru de Nam in Montreal. Now, in her first cookbook, Kim combines her beautiful storytelling style with simple and wonderful recipes that are full of flavour: surprising yet comforting, and easy enough for every day. Welcoming us into her close-knit circle, she introduces us to her mother and five aunts, each with her story, each with her secrets, told through the food of the country they had to leave, Vietnam. Starting with easily-prepared base ingredients of sauces, quick pickled vegetables and toasted rice flour, we move on to soups, sautés, vegetables, grilled foods, desserts and more. Sample recipes include: Stuffed Squash Soup; Vermicelli Bowls; Caramel Pork; Calamari, Pork and Pineapple Stir-fry; Fried Lemongrass Fish; and Vietnamese Tapioca and Banana. Also, in collaboration with sommelier Michelle Bouffard, Kim suggests wine pairings for these Vietnamese dishes. Kim says that Vietnamese often display their affection more easily with food than with words. This exquisite book deliciously demonstrates that every meal is an opportunity to show love, and to be grateful for those who sit down to eat with us.

Die Liebe zwischen Alexandre und Mai, einem französischen Plantagenbesitzer und einer vietnamesischen Widerstandskämpferin, begann mit Gewalt. Das Glück kam unvorhergesehen und währte kurz, den Angriff auf Alexandres Plantage überlebt nur ihre Tochter Tam. Auf den Straßen Saigons schlägt sich Louis durch, Sohn einer Vietnamesin und eines schwarzen GIs, der schon mit sechs Jahren die Kunst des Taschendiebstahls beherrscht. Eines Tages findet er ein ausgesetztes Baby mit reisfeldgrünen Augen. Liebevoll kümmert er sich um das Mädchen und nennt es Em Hồng, doch das Kriegsende reißt sie auseinander. Jahrzehnte später begegnet Emma-Jade auf dem Flughafen einem Mann, der ihr zugleich so ähnlich ist und doch so fremd. Woher kennen sie sich? Inspiriert von der Operation Babylift, bei der 1975 vietnamesische Kinder ohne Eltern ins Ausland geflogen wurden, erzählt Kim Thúys Roman in so knappen wie atmosphärischen Bildern von dem Schicksal dieser Kinder. Sie leben mit den traumatischen Erinnerungen in fremden Ländern, meist in Adoptivfamilien, und müssen eine eigene Identität und Zugehörigkeit finden.