Journey Home - Ngo, Rose; Ngo, Wilson
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When he was 18 months old, Wilson Ngo's entire family fled the Khmer-Rouge in Cambodia on foot. Arriving in Vietnam the day Saigon fell, they were soon forced to flee again-this time for Thailand by boat, braving pirates and losing their family fortune on the way. Surviving a Thai refugee camp, they were finally granted asylum in Canada. After settling in Vancouver, Wilson's life continued to unfold in unpredictable, beautiful and often heartbreaking ways as he faced and overcame numerous challenges. A careful but candid reflection on her late-husband's life, Rose Ngo has drawn on interviews…mehr

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When he was 18 months old, Wilson Ngo's entire family fled the Khmer-Rouge in Cambodia on foot. Arriving in Vietnam the day Saigon fell, they were soon forced to flee again-this time for Thailand by boat, braving pirates and losing their family fortune on the way. Surviving a Thai refugee camp, they were finally granted asylum in Canada. After settling in Vancouver, Wilson's life continued to unfold in unpredictable, beautiful and often heartbreaking ways as he faced and overcame numerous challenges. A careful but candid reflection on her late-husband's life, Rose Ngo has drawn on interviews with Wilson's family, his notes and their conversations to tell the story of one man's incredible journey to find peace and faith in God.
Autorenporträt
Rose Ngo was born, grew up and continues to live in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She is an experienced middle school teacher and mother of twins. Driven by her desire to positively connect with others, she takes time to volunteer, listen to and care for those in her community. As an educator, her goals include imparting her love of learning and building her students' confidence.