The best we could do : an illustrated memoir

Bui, Thi (author,, illustrator.).

Summary: With haunting, poetic writing and breathtaking art, she examines the strength of family, the importance of identity, and the meaning of home. The Best We Could Do brings to life her journey of understanding and provides inspiration to all who search for a better future while longing for a simpler past.

Record details

ISBN: 1419739069
ISBN: 9781419739064
ISBN: 9781419718786
ISBN: 1419718789
Physical Description: 327 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
regular print
print
Edition: Revised and expanded.
Publisher: New York : Abrams Comicarts, 2018.
Copyright: ℗♭2018

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Originally published in hardcover in 2017 by Abrams ComicArts."--Title page verso. "...revised and expanded to include an illustrated conversation between Thi Bui and Viet Thanh Nguyen and an illustrated timeline."--Cover page 4.
Formatted Contents Note:	Ch. 1 Labor -- Ch. 2 Rewind, reverse -- Ch. 3 Home, the holding pen -- Ch. 4 Blood and rice -- Ch. 5 Either, or -- Ch. 6 The chessboard -- Ch. 7 Heroes and losers -- Ch. 8 The shore -- Ch. 9 Fire and ash -- Ch. 10 Ebb and flow.