On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

This is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family’s history that began before he was born. It tells of Vietnam, of the lasting impact of war, and of his family’s struggle to forge a new future. And it serves as a doorway into parts of Little Dog’s life his mother has never known – episodes of bewilderment, fear and passion – all the while moving closer to an unforgettable revelation.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Author:Ocean Vuong - Оушен Вуонг

Publisher:Random House

Language:English

Publication Date:2020

Number of pages:256 pst

Format:Paperback

Width:129 mm / 5,1'

Height:198 mm / 7,8'

Weight:181 g

Illustrations:Colored

ISBN:9781529110685