Autumn Cloud: From Vietnam War Widow to American Activist

This book is a treasure. We are given an incredible accounting of Vietnam before, during, and after the war--an accounting I have not found in other books. Ms. Bong-Wright's story is itself noteworthy. She is a triumphant lady, who is dedicated to bringing justice and grace to the world. Her activism and diplomacy have made permanent marks in post-war Vietnam and countries throughout the world. We are lucky to have such an individual among us. The book itself is well-written and will keep you engaged to the end. She writes honestly and openly about the events of her life and is able to apply an elegent tone to the harshest events in her past. There are life-lessons in this book that we should all take to heart.

As a french reader who lived in Viet-Nam part of her life, I learned so many things through "Autumn Cloud" about the history of her country during those terrible and so long days of war : what realy happened, who decided, who was involved, who was responsable, who were the real victims.The true story of Autumn Cloud explain me also the deepest roots of her vietnamese origins : culture, beleifs, wisdom, traditions, the way to apprehend past and futur. Thu Van reveale herself as a strong caracter who have decided that faith in life will direct her actions. Trough the tale of her life , she gives a marvellous lesson of hope. Through her relation of the political events that marked VietNam history , she clarify most of the commun ideas we received from the media.When truth is said at last, the world goes better and can battle more efficiently for peace. Such valuable testimony make you proud to belong to the human world. Good Luck Autumn Cloud !!!

As a french reader who lived in Viet-Nam part of her life, I learned so many things through "Autumn Cloud" about the history of her country during those terrible and so long days of war : what realy happened, who decided, who was involved, who was responsable, who were the real victims.The true story of Autumn Cloud explained me also the deepest roots of her vietnamese origins : culture, beleifs, wisdom, traditions, the way to apprehend past and futur. Thu Van reveale herself as a strong personality who decided that faith in life will direct her actions. Trough the tale of her life , she gives us a marvellous lesson of hope. Through her relation of the political events that marked VietNam history , she clarify most of the commun ideas we received from the media.When truth is said at last, the world goes better and can battle more efficiently for peace. Such valuable testimony make you proud to be a human being. Good Luck Autumn Cloud !!!

As a french reader who lived in Viet-Nam part of her life, I learned so many things through "Autumn Cloud" about the history of her country during those terrible and so long days of war : what realy happened, who decided, who was involved, who was responsable, who were the real victims.The true story of Autumn Cloud explained me also the deepest roots of her vietnamese origins : culture, beleifs, wisdom, traditions, the way to apprehend past and futur. Thu Van reveale herself as a strong character who have decided that faith in life will direct her actions. Trough the tale of her life , she gives us a marvellous lesson of hope. Through her relation of the political events that marked VietNam history , she clarify most of the commun ideas we received from the media.When truth is said at last, the world goes better and can battle more efficiently for peace. Such valuable testimony make you proud to be a human being. Good Luck Autumn Cloud !!!

Autumn Cloud.....what can I say except clichés: enlightening; motivational; inspirational; powerful; dynamic; poignant. Easy reading because it is so well written. Yet the author explains so much history and culture of the people of Vietnam as she weaves her story. And her story is certainly unique to Americans who live in a free democracy, taking their lives for granted and forgetting that so many others must live daily in war zones and/or under the domination of another country.I think she has helped me to understand the Vietnam War a little better and to certainly see that war from another perspective. Her own resolve and determination, integrity and character that shaped her life, and those of others, is an inspiration to each and every one of us, and should motivate us. That we might also perform daily to our best ability and reach out helping others as heroically as the author.Certainly a revealing book and insight into a fascinating and amazing woman and her family, with their valor and human failings. A definite must to read at any time, but I think particularly now in light of the September 11, 2001 disaster and attack on America. We, as a country, are now at war and we, as a people, need to be as valiant and steadfast as the author.