The Best We Could Do

by Bui, Thi

• ISBN13: 9781419718786
• ISBN10: 1419718789
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781613129302
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-04-17
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• More Book Details

About This Book

The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir

ISBN: 9781419718786

The Best We Could Do is an intimate and poignant graphic novel that tells the story of Thi Bui's family's journey from war-torn Vietnam to their new life in the United States. This beautifully illustrated memoir explores the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in courses focused on immigration, cultural studies, and personal narratives. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the experiences of refugees and immigrants, including professionals looking to expand their knowledge of human rights and cultural identity.

History and Editions

The Best We Could Do was first published on April 17, 2018, by Abrams ComicArts. This edition has been widely acclaimed for its haunting, poetic writing and breathtaking art. It has been recognized as a national bestseller and an American Book Award winner.

Author and Other Works

Thi Bui is the debut author of The Best We Could Do. Her work is known for its emotional depth and its ability to convey complex experiences through simple yet powerful storytelling. Bui's journey of understanding her family's past and her own identity serves as a powerful inspiration to all those who search for a better future while longing for a simpler past.

Key Features

• Intimate Portrayal: The book offers an intimate portrayal of one family's journey from war-torn Vietnam to their new life in the United States.
• Graphic Novel Format: The beautifully illustrated graphic novel format makes the story accessible and engaging for readers.
• Universal Themes: At the heart of Bui’s story are universal themes such as the strength of family, the importance of identity, and the meaning of home.
• Emotional Depth: The book explores the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781419718786
• eBook: Available through various e-book platforms
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Abrams ComicArts
• Publication Date: April 17, 2018
• Number of Pages: 344
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 1.738 pounds
• Dimensions: 6.54" wide x 9.02" long x 1.06" tall

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no additional print editions of The Best We Could Do, it is available in various digital formats and rental options. For accurate and up-to-date information on digital formats, please refer to the book's official publisher or major e-book retailers.

Related ISBNs:

(Note: The following ISBNs are for related works by Thi Bui or similar titles that might be of interest to readers.)

• Thi Bui's other works are not widely published under separate ISBNs. However, her contributions to various anthologies and collections may be available under different ISBNs. For specific details on these works, please refer to the author's official website or major book retailers.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for The Best We Could Do, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Thi Bui was born in Việt Nam three months before the end of the American War, and came to the United States in 1978 as part of the “boat people” wave of refugees from Southeast Asia. Her debut graphic memoir, The Best We Could Do (Abrams ComicArts, 2017), has been selected as UCLA’s Common Book for 2017, a National Book Critics Circle finalist in autobiography, an Eisner Award finalist in Reality Based Comics, and made several Best of 2017 book lists, including Bill Gates’s top five picks. Bui is also the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of A Different Pond, a picture book by the poet Bao Phi (Capstone, 2017). Her short comics can be found online at The Nib, Reveal News, PEN America, and BOOM California. She is currently researching and drawing a work of graphic nonfiction about how Asian Americans are impacted by incarceration and deportation, to be published by One World, Random House. Bui taught high school in New York City and was a founding teacher of Oakland International High School, the first public high school in California for recent immigrants and English learners. Since 2015, she has been a faculty member of the MFA in Comics program at the California College of the Arts. Thi Bui lives in the Bay Area.