Written with piercing "clarity, sharp observation and wit, Ru carries us on an unforgettable journey from a palatial residence in Saigon to a crowded and muddy Malaysian refugee camp, and onward to a new beginning in Quebec.There, the young girl feels the embrace of a new community, and revels in the chance to become part of the American Dream. As an adult, the waters become rough again: now as the mother of two sons, she must learn to shape her love around her 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." -- (Chapters-Indigo).
Written with piercing "clarity, sharp observation and wit, Ru carries us on an unforgettable journey from a palatial residence in Saigon to a crowded and muddy Malaysian refugee camp, and onward to a new beginning in Quebec.There, the young girl feels the embrace of a new community, and revels in the chance to become part of the American Dream. As an adult, the waters become rough again: now as the mother of two sons, she must learn to shape her love around her 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." -- (Chapters-Indigo).
General Note
Please note that some of these novels contain explicit treatment of sexuality, drug culture, and violence. Teachers should always read material before suggesting it to students. Not all of these titles will be appropriate for all students in the class.
