The Happiest Refugee: The Extraordinary True Story of a Boy's Journey from Starvation at Sea to Becoming One of Australia's Best-loved ComediansAnh 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 i... |
Contents
One | 1 |
Two | 12 |
Three | 36 |
Four | 66 |
Five | 84 |
Six | 90 |
Seven | 96 |
Eight | 158 |
Nine | 187 |
Ten | 259 |
Eleven | 272 |
Twelve | 310 |
In memory of my friend Dave Grant | 329 |
Acknowledgements | 332 |
Back Cover Material | 334 |
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The Happiest Refugee: My Journey from Tragedy to Comedy (16pt Large Print ... Anh Do No preview available - 2011 |
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