{"product_id":"life-hanging-by-a-thread-a-vietnamese-regugee-familys-journey-of-fear-faith-and-freedom-paperback","title":"Life Hanging by a Thread: A Vietnamese Regugee Family's Journey of Fear, Faith, and Freedom. - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eQuang Ma\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Hanging by a Thread: A Vietnamese Refugee Family's Journey of Fear, Faith, and Freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eby Quang Ma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the shadow of post-war Vietnam, one family's search for freedom unfolds like a gripping true-life thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife Hanging by a Thread\u003c\/em\u003e tells the extraordinary story of Quang Ma and his family as they attempt \u003cstrong\u003ethree perilous escapes by boat across the South China Sea and one harrowing journey by land through Cambodia and Thailand\u003c\/strong\u003e to flee oppression, poverty, and fear. Their story spans the years from the fall of Saigon in 1975 to their long-awaited reunion in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just ten years old, Quang watches his world collapse as his family is forced to leave their home. What follows is a struggle for survival in a country where freedom has vanished and danger waits at every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDriven by faith and the unbreakable bonds of family, they risk everything on the open sea-where engines fail, hunger and thirst grow unbearable, and death often lies closer than land. Others endure a brutal overland journey through jungles and guarded borders, pursued by patrols and human traffickers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScattered across continents, twelve members of one family struggle through years of separation, uncertainty, and waiting in refugee camps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid and intimate storytelling, Quang recounts unforgettable moments: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- a father forced to become captain with no experience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- a teenage sister protecting her younger brother against impossible odds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- and the small miracles that kept hope alive-a hose of fresh water from a passing ship, a simple device that turned seawater into drinking water, and dolphins appearing just as rescue finally arrived\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a refugee story, this memoir is a powerful testament to faith, courage, and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom perilous journeys to tearful reunions on American soil, \u003cem\u003eLife Hanging by a Thread\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how a fragile thread of hope-woven through prayer, sacrifice, and kindness from strangers-can carry a family across oceans toward freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of \u003cem\u003eThe Kite Runner\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Glass Castle\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWhere the Wind Leads\u003c\/em\u003e, this unforgettable memoir will move you with its raw honesty, suspense, and enduring hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the true cost of freedom-and the extraordinary strength ordinary people find when everything is on the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279727485007,"sku":"9798995115106","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/FTvxd2jh3m9798995115106.webp?v=1779371784","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/life-hanging-by-a-thread-a-vietnamese-regugee-familys-journey-of-fear-faith-and-freedom-paperback","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}