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February 2020

6/19/2021

 
First Book Signing Event for Anchorless is a Great Success 
​Locals arrived at the Pelham Public Library on Saturday February 22, 2020 to attend author Jolie P. Hoang’s very first book signing for the creative non-fiction memoir Anchorless.
The room was full of people from many backgrounds and ages; among them were some who had also come to Canada as immigrants. As they lined up to have their book signed, a few remarked that the book reminded them of their own feelings regarding their family histories.
Once everyone had their book signed, they sat down to view a presentation by Jolie about the book. The presentation provided an overview of the book’s themes, some family photos, and a close-up of a map of Vietnam.
A Q&A Session revealed much enthusiasm about the historical period that the story was set in (1960-1985), the political climate of Vietnam today, the details of the Hoang family’s escape from Vietnam and how they weathered the boat journey, sponsorship from a refugee camp, and adjusting to life in Canada.
The presentation was concluded with a performance by Jolie of the poem “The Best Gift”, which appears in the book.
Thank you to all who came out to support!

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  • NEWS & EVENTS
  • COMMENTS FROM READERS
  • BLOGS
  • REVIEWS FOR THREE FUNERALS FOR MY FATHER
  • CREATIONS BY CHRISTIE HOANG THUONG
  • CREATIONS BY CHARLOTTE NHU THUONG
  • JUNE SISTERS
  • MATHEMATICS vs WRITING
  • BOOKSTORE for THREE FUNERALS FOR MY FATHER
  • MY WRITING JOURNEY
  • REVIEWS FOR ANCHORLESS
  • AWARDS
  • TEASER TRAILER of ANCHORLESS
  • BOOKSTORE for ANCHORLESS