This year’s book “ T he Best We Could D o ” was the first graphic narrative to be selected, chronicling generations of Bui’s family history in Vietnam, including her birth during the final months of the Vietnam War and her parents’ escape to, as well as their early years in, the United States.Ĭampbell Hall was completely packed when the lecture started at around 7:35 p.m. Speaking on her motivations and writing process behind the memoir, Bui weaved a compelling narrative about her family’s immigrant experience to address the common issues facing Vietnamese immigrants.Īccording to the UCSB Library website, UCSB Reads started in 2007 with the intention of bringing “the campus and Santa Barbara communities together to read a common book that explores important issues of our time.” Thi Bui, author of the 2019 UCSB Reads book “ The Best We Could Do ,” visited Campbell Hall last Thursday, April 25, to talk about her memoir and to interact with UCSB students, faculty, and fans.
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