Toom Chanda
AUTHOR

Toom Chanda

Tap the gear icon above to manage new release emails.
Toom Chanda grew up in the quiet villages of Laos, where poverty shaped daily life, and even simple necessities, such as education, clean water, and stability, were not guaranteed. With roots that are 25% Thai, 25% Lao, and 50% Hmong, he learned early what it feels like to stand between cultures, never fully belonging to one place yet carrying the strength of all of them. In 1998, Toom and his parents left everything familiar behind and came to the United States in search of possibilities and a future built on hope rather than survival.

Their journey inspired him to dream boldly. Today, Toom hopes to become a movie actor and film producer, determined to one day share his family’s story on screen. His writing is a tribute to his mother and to the millions who have faced loss, displacement, and the weight of starting over in a new world. Through every page, he aims to show that even in the hardest journeys, perseverance can lead to healing, purpose, and the kind of hope that reaches far beyond borders, maybe even into a film that touches hearts around the world.
Read more Read less
You're getting a free audiobook


You're getting a free audiobook.

$8.99 per month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.
Try Standard free

Best Sellers

Product List
  • I Was Pronounced Dead Audiobook By Toom Chanda cover art
    Preview

    $17.31 or free with 30-day trial

Are you an author?

Help us improve our Author Pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography.
Visit Amazon Author Central