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Her Father's Daughter

By Alice Pung
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Her Father's Daughter by Alice Pung is a poignant exploration of familial bonds, cultural identity, and personal history. The memoir delves into Pung's relationship with her father, tracing their connection back to his experiences as a survivor of Cambodia's killing fields. Through this narrative, Pung examines the challenges of living between two worlds, reflecting on heritage and identity as she unravels the layers of her father's past.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate deeply personal memoirs that explore themes of identity, family, and cultural heritage. The author vividly shares her experiences growing up between two worlds, offering insight into the complexities of multicultural life and the enduring influence of parental relationships. This heartfelt narrative may resonate with anyone interested in stories about self-discovery and belonging.

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Her Father's Daughter

At twenty-something, Alice is eager for the milestones of adulthood: leaving home, choosing a career, finding friendship and love on her own terms. But with each step she takes she feels the sharp tug of invisible threads: the love and worry of her parents, who want more than anything to keep her from harm.

At twenty-something, Alice is eager for the milestones of adulthood- leaving home, choosing a career, finding friendship and love on her own terms. But with each step she takes she feels the sharp tug of invisible threads . . .

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At twenty-something, Alice is eager for the milestones of adulthood: leaving home, choosing a career, finding friendship and love on her own terms. But with each step she takes she feels the sharp tug of invisible threads: the love and worry of her parents, who want more than anything to keep her from harm.

Her father fears for her safety to an extraordinary degree - but why? As she digs further into her father's story, Alice embarks on a journey of painful discovery: of memories lost and found, of her own fears for the future, of history and how it echoes down the years.

Set in Melbourne, China and Cambodia, Her Father's Daughter captures a father-daughter relationship in a moving and astonishingly powerful way.

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Her Father's Daughter by Alice Pung has been praised for its heartfelt exploration of familial bonds and cultural identity. Readers appreciate Pung's engaging storytelling and her ability to handle complex emotions delicately. The memoir offers a vivid portrayal of immigrant experiences, resonating with many for its authenticity and emotional depth.

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ISBN: 9781863955904

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 256

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Alice Pung Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Alice Pung is the author of Unpolished Gem and Her Father's Daughter, and the editor of the anthology Growing Up Asian in Australia.

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