~ Hardcover
~ New Release - 2021
In the midst of war occurs an ordinary miracle: an abandoned baby tenderly cared for Louis, by a young boy living on the streets. Louis calls the baby em Hồng, em meaning 'little sister,' or 'beloved.' Even though her cradle is nothing more than a cardboard box, em Hồng's life holds every possibility . . .
A virtuosic novel of profound power and sensitivity revealing transcendent moments of grace, and the invincibility of the human spirit, Em is a mesmerizing novel of profound power and tenderness, and an enduring affirmation of the greatest act of resistance.
"Thúy’s most ambitious and affecting book yet. Both sprawling and intimate, Em amplifies her storytelling and is a moving memorial to survivors and those who perished alike.” -- Quill & Quire