Jan 29, 2024
Welcome to Season 4,
Episode 5! Our conversation this week is with the talented
author, Jamie Jo
Hoang. Her latest novel, My Father, the
Panda Killer is a heartfelt story based on her life.
We really enjoyed the book, even the moments that were tough to
read… and that’s because Hoang’s novel focuses on a Vietnamese
American family that is dealing with the intergenerational trauma
that’s a result of the Vietnam War and the refugee experience. It’s
also told from the dual perspectives of the Jane (the main
character) in 1999 and Phúc (Jane’s father) throughout his
traumatic refugee experience as a child.
Hoang brings up topics that are
often glazed over in novels or told from an American (white)
perspective, so the story comes across as a unique perspective
that’s more personal. In our conversation, we discuss her career;
My Father, the Panda Killer; the
challenges with overcoming trauma; and so much more. You can learn
more about Jamie from her website, social
media posts on Instagram
or Twitter/X, and
from her blog. And don’t forget to get My Father,
the Panda Killer or her first novel
Blue Sun, Yellow Sky!
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