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The Butterflies

The Butterflies

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective after his death as he looks on his familly in Đà Lạt. 12 $1.20 Add
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The Campaign of 1950-1953

The Campaign of 1950-1953

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter nine, The Campaign of 1950-1953 provides a Korean perspective on the Korean War. From the perspective of the Republic of Korea, the movement of its military forces north of the 38th … 18 $1.80 Add
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The Empire of Japan

The Empire of Japan

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter One The Empire of Japan/i> focuses on the rise of Japanese imperialism and colonialism in Korea. As an emerging industrial power, Japan required access to vital raw materials necessary … 23 $2.30 Add
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The First Real Holy War

The First Real Holy War

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

In the conclusion, The First Real Holy War Gowans reflects on the long struggle for freedom and the future of colonized states across the world. 3 $0.30 Add
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The Inner Temple
NEW!

The Inner Temple

From: In Praise of Retreat

In this chapter, the author explores ways that Eastern traditions, particularly meditation can be adopted as a source of balance and grounding. 48 $4.80 Add
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The Đề Lô

The Đề Lô

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She tells the story of her escape from Vietnam as a child. 11 $1.10 Add
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The Land of Mimosas

The Land of Mimosas

From: Three Funerals for my Father

The family takes trips to Saignon, setting up to escape Vietnam. Both the author’s and her father’s perspectives are included. 5 $0.50 Add
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The Land of the West

The Land of the West

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She describes her arrival in Canada. 10 $1.00 Add
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The Net of Fate

The Net of Fate

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She muses on memories of her mother. 4 $0.40 Add
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The Oil Lamp

The Oil Lamp

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. He and his wife discuss the future and critique the communist government. 3 $0.30 Add
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The Patriot

The Patriot

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter three, Patriot focuses on the life and work of Kim Il-sung. He was neither a puppet installed in a North Korean Soviet satellite state by Joseph Stalin, as US propagandists would have it, … 8 $0.80 Add
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The Patriot State

The Patriot State

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter five, The Patriot State focuses on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) which formed under the Soviet influenced northern half the the peninsula. While the United States … 8 $0.80 Add
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The Political Partician of Korea

The Political Partician of Korea

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter eight, The Political Partition of Korea focuses on Washington and Moscow’s agreement regarding Korea, which decided that the post-war zonal division of the peninsula would be … 6 $0.60 Add
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The Rice Chest

The Rice Chest

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She recalls going back to her childhood home with her daughters. 4 $0.40 Add
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The Rooster

The Rooster

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She speaks about her mother and their relationship. 3 $0.30 Add