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The Hudsonville Library Diversity Reading Group has as its mission the goal of bringing together people from all over the City of Hudsonville to stimulate discussions of diversity, equality, and inclusion within the context of each month's book selection.
January Book - Banyon Moon by Thao Thai
A sweeping, evocative debut novel following three generations of Vietnamese American women reeling from the death of their matriarch, revealing the family’s inherited burdens, buried secrets, and unlikely love stories. Spanning decades and continents, from 1960s Vietnam to the wild swamplands of the Florida coast, Banyan Moon is a stunning and deeply moving story of mothers and daughters, the things we inherit, and the lives we choose to make out of that inheritance.
"Heartwarming. ... Thai’s writing is lovely and engaging as she explores grief, trauma, and the binding power of familial love." — Booklist
"Thai deftly dissects the touchiness of strained mother-daughter relationships in a surprise-filled narrative that ranges from 1960s Vietnam to present-day Florida. Thai has created three strong, unique women determined to find their own paths despite daunting circumstances." — Kirkus Reviews
"An accomplished story of a Vietnamese American family’s complex relationships and pressing mysteries. ... There’s no shortage of multigenerational family narratives out there, and this one really stands out from the pack." — Publishers Weekly
"A compelling look at three generations of women, from 1960s Vietnam to modern-day Florida. ... Readers who savor many unexpected twists and a surprising conclusion will be rewarded." — Library Journal (starred review)
Copies of the book are available at the library. Please stop by the circulation desk to check out a copy or follow the link to grab your copy today! https://garybyker.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C4182356