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The Beauty of Humanity Movement by Camilla Gibb

The Beauty of Humanity Movement

A Novel

by Camilla Gibb
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  • First Published:
  • Mar 17, 2011, 320 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Feb 2012, 320 pages
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  • Wendy F. (Kalamazoo, MI)
    Beauty of Humanity Movement
    An interesting look at post-war Vietnam and the perils of living in a Communist country. It is difficult to imagine not being able to express yourself artistically due to the laws of the land however that is what many experienced in Vietnam during war time and beyond. This is an intimate portrait of those who survived the war and their descendants and what they must endure as artists. Character development was a little weak and I had a hard time distinguishing between them in the beginning. Old Man Hung is able to show his own creativity through his meticulously made pho where others have had to express themselves by going underground. His passion for other's work is shown through his memories. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it, especially to those who are blessed to live in our country and can freely communicate through their art without fear of reprisals.
  • Theresa R. (Sierra Madre, CA)
    Decent Book
    I thought this book was ok. Although I really liked the author's writing style and the way she brought her characters to life, I found the book a little slow in the beginning and found it hard to get into. Even though I I thought the story as a whole was just okay, I found myself caring for each and every one of the characters, which can only be credited to the author's ability to make them so real.

    I think that I would definitely recommend this as a book club choice because there are A LOT of different topics this book touches on that would make for great discussions.

Beyond the Book:
  Pho : A Vietnamese Delicacy

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