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The Happiest Refugee
- Narrated by: Anh Do
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 05-24-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Regular price: $29.84
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Publisher's Summary
The laugh-out-loud, reach-for-your-hanky story of one of Australia's best-loved comedians.
Anh Do nearly didn't make it to Australia. His entire family came close to losing their lives on the sea as they escaped from war-torn Vietnam in an overcrowded boat. But nothing - not murderous pirates nor the imminent threat of death by hunger, disease or dehydration as they drifted for days - could quench their desire to make a better life in a country where freedom existed.
Life in Australia was hard, an endless succession of backbreaking work, crowded rooms, ruthless landlords and make-do everything. But there was a loving extended family and always friends and play and something to laugh about for Anh, his brother, Khoa, and their sister, Tram. Things got harder when their father left home when Anh was 13 - they felt his loss very deeply, and their mother struggled to support the family on her own.
His mother's sacrifice was an inspiration to Anh, and he worked hard during his teenage years to help her make ends meet, also managing to graduate high school and then university. Another inspiration was the comedian Anh met when he was about to sign on for a 60-hour-a-week corporate job. Anh asked how many hours he worked. 'Four', the answer came back, and that was it. He was going to be a comedian!
The Happiest Refugee tells the incredible, uplifting and inspiring life story of one of our favourite personalities. Tragedy, humour, heartache and unswerving determination - a big life with big dreams. Anh's story will move and amuse all who hear it.
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- Angela
- 08-18-17
Amazing
What did you like most about The Happiest Refugee?
Anh's positivity throughout his life experience
What other book might you compare The Happiest Refugee to, and why?
none that I have read
What about Anh Do’s performance did you like?
everything! he tells the story so well
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
the whole story was very moving and emotional
Any additional comments?
This is by far one of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to. Ahn does a great job narrating the story of his life. He truly is an inspiration
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- Anonymous User
- 04-09-18
Fabulous
I loved this book, an honest, interesting life story with hardship and kindness. Made better by Anh the author narrating himself.
I’d recommend to everyone who has a heart.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-08-18
Great read
Laughed and cried through Anh’s amazing story. The positivity he communicates throughout is brilliant. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, cover to cover!
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- Alisha
- 04-02-18
Heartwarming and funny
Funny, sweet, heartwarming and honest. Such a lovely memoir from one of Australia’s favourites. Lovely read!
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- Anonymous User
- 02-05-18
Wow!
This is an amazing book. One minute I was crying, the next laughing. Beautifully written and told.
A must read!!!
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- Kim
- 01-24-18
Brilliant
Thank you Anh Do for sharing. A wonderful journey of your life. It was truly uplifting and inspirational. I will be a better person from this.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-13-18
An amazing story of strength and courage
Ahn has a very easy to listen to voice. I cried and laughed throughout this book. The experience of his families trip to Australia was truly incredible. Ahn is a very gentle and loving sounding man. I also loved the stories of the blending of his families with his wife. A very special story and I would highly recommend it.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-01-18
fantastic read. awsome book and trully amazing
amazing person ahn do. trully amazing read. big thanka for writting a wounderful book ahn
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- Nicole Tucker
- 12-29-17
To laugh and cry at the same time
Wow! Arn Do thank you for writing such a beautiful and inspiring true story. I loved listening to your narration and how your childhood and family upbringing shaped you to be the humble, kind, caring, loving creature you are today. Thank you for allowing people the insight into your life. A fabulous story.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-20-17
Fantastic!
Wow such an incredible story. Highly recommended! Even better hearing Anh read it out himself.
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