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Contemporary Books Discussion Group

Sigh, Gone by Phuc Tran

2025-10-15 13:00:00 2025-10-15 14:30:00 America/Chicago Contemporary Books Discussion Group Friendly discussion of contemporary (and, occasionally, classic) fiction and nonfiction. Bettendorf Public Library - Malmros Room

Wednesday, October 15
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 13:00:00 2025-10-15 14:30:00 America/Chicago Contemporary Books Discussion Group Friendly discussion of contemporary (and, occasionally, classic) fiction and nonfiction. Bettendorf Public Library - Malmros Room

Friendly discussion of contemporary (and, occasionally, classic) fiction and nonfiction.

In 1975, during the fall of Saigon, Phuc Tran immigrates to America along with his family. By sheer chance they land in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a small town where the Trans struggle to assimilate into their new life. In this coming-of-age memoir told through the themes of great books such as The Metamorphosis, The Scarlett Letter, The Iliad, and more, Tran navigates the push and pull of finding and accepting himself despite the challenges of immigration, feelings of isolation, teenage rebellion, and assimilation, all while attempting to meet the rigid expectations set by his immigrant parents. Against the hairspray-and-synthesizer backdrop of the '80s, he finds solace and kinship in the wisdom of classic literature, and in the subculture of punk rock, he finds affirmation and echoes of his disaffection. In his journey for self-discovery Tran ultimately finds refuge and inspiration in the art that shapes--and ultimately saves--him

Books are available on a first-come basis at the Information Desk. You may also call the Library at 563-344-4179 to have a book signed out to you and placed on the Holds shelf. Remote attendance is possible; please register in order to have the login information sent to you. If you plan to attend in person, there is no need to register.

This discussion is part of the 2025 Global Gathering Vietnam program series, which is funded by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Global Gathering | Book Discussion |

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