Inside Out and Back Again, (Paperback)

from Andrewturner

Never have I been so fascinated with a poetry book before. I really enjoyed reading this narrative, although I found that I did find some characteristics that I did not like. Obviously, one of the things that I enjoyed the most about this book was its writing style. Being a narrative poetry book,...

from Katieflu628

"Inside out and back again" is a story that portrays the feelings a child feels when being forced out of your home town due to war. The struggles one must face to find safety and happiness as a family. Through poetry this little girl tells her story, with fear, hope, and pain. This is a great too...

from Backus2

The main character, Ha, is a young girl who is forced to leave her home for America due to the Vietnam War. Ha and her family go through many struggles to become safe, and happy. Being a refugee and Vietnamese spirals out many events and obstacles that take place for Ha, especially in school. How...

from bexter1

This book, in all its simplicity, is very moving and I would love to read it again. The story is based on the author's story, with slight changes like name and small details. It's a story of perseverance and adaptations in times of struggle. I loved the fact that the entire book was set up in poe...

from helenpeynado

Thanhha Lai tells a semi-autobiographical story of life in Vietnam with her mother and three brothers. As the Communist regime takes over South Vietnam, they are forced to flee on a navy ship to Alabama. Thanhha Lai's language is so simple and yet so evocative, readers can't help but laugh and be...