All the Broken Pieces - by Ann E Burg (Paperback)

All the Broken Pieces is a powerful and moving novel that explores the lasting impact of war on its survivors and the healing power of love.

Written in lucid verse, this debut novel reveals an unforgettable perspective on the Vietnam War and its effects on those who lived through it.

The story follows Matt Pin, a young Vietnamese adoptee living with a caring adoptive family in the United States, as he struggles to confront his past and choose between silence and candor, blame and forgiveness, fear and freedom. Through its use of spare, elegant verse, Burg beautifully evokes the emotions of a Vietnamese adoptee as he grapples with the trauma of war and the search for identity.

The novel is both harrowing and dreamlike, sad and triumphant, making it an unforgettable read.

With its themes of healing, forgiveness, and the power of love, All the Broken Pieces is a must-read for anyone who has ever been touched by war.