The happiest refugee : the extraordinary true story of a boy's journey from starvation at sea to becoming one of Australia's best-loved comedians /
By: Do, Anh
Material type: BookPublisher: Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2010.Description: vii, 232 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781742372389Other title: Happiest refugee : a memoir.Subject(s): Do, Anh | Comedians -- Australia -- Biography | Refugees -- Australia -- BiographyDDC classification: 792.7028092
Summary:
Anh Do nearly didn't make it to Australia. His entire family came close to losing their lives on the sea as they escaped from war-torn Vietnam in an overcrowded boat. This book tells the incredible, uplifting and inspiring life story of one of our favourite personalities. Tragedy, humour, heartache and unswerving determination - a big life with big dreams. Anh's story will move and amuse all who read it.
Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 792.7028092 DO HA (Browse shelf) | Available | T0046727 |
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"A memoir"--Cover.
Anh Do nearly didn't make it to Australia. His entire family came close to losing their lives on the sea as they escaped from war-torn Vietnam in an overcrowded boat. This book tells the incredible, uplifting and inspiring life story of one of our favourite personalities. Tragedy, humour, heartache and unswerving determination - a big life with big dreams. Anh's story will move and amuse all who read it.