Weeping Under This Same Moon
Weeping Under This Same Moon by Jana Laiz is a novel published by Crow Flies Press in 2008, featuring 271 pages in English. This story is based on the true experiences of two teenage girls from different cultures whose lives intersect in profound ways. Mei, an artist affected by the Vietnam War, embarks on a perilous journey as a refugee, while Hannah, a socially isolated American high school student, grapples with her own struggles. Their narratives explore themes of resilience and connection amidst adversity.
Readers will find a rich exploration of cultural diversity and social themes as Mei navigates the dangers of her escape and Hannah confronts her feelings of alienation. The intertwining paths of these young women highlight the importance of empathy and volunteerism, ultimately leading to a transformative friendship. Weeping Under This Same Moon delves into the complexities of coming of age against the backdrop of historical events, offering insights into emigration and the human spirit.
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Weeping Under This Same Moon, by Jana Laiz is the three time award winning novel, based on the true story of two teenage girls from different cultures, whose paths intertwine, dramatically altering the course of their lives. Mei is an artist whose life has been disrupted by the Vietnam War. Her anguished parents send her away on a perilous escape during the exodus of thousands of Vietnamese refugees known as “Boat People.” In Mei’s words we learn of the dangers she faces caring for her two younger siblings on a sea journey fraught with hunger, thirst and deprivation, leaving behind everything she loves, to find refuge for her family. Hannah is an angry seventeen-year-old American high school student. Friendless, neurotic, a social misfit – her passion for writing and the environment only intensify her outcast state. Through Hannah’s voice, we get inside her head, there to discover a gentle soul beneath all the anger and turmoil. When Hannah learns of the plight of the “Boat People,” she is moved to action. Destiny brings Mei and Hannah together in a celebration of cultures and language, food and friendship, and the ultimate rescue of both young women from their own despair. Weeping Under This Same Moon is a testament to the power of love and the spirit of volunteerism; affirming that doing for others does so much for one’s self.. Weeping Under This Same Moon won Gold Medal in ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award for the best in Young Adult Fiction The International Reading Association IRA has named Weeping Under This Same Moon a Notable Book for 2009. Arts Reach Alliance – Valley Reads Selection for 2010
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