Vicky Nguyen, BOAT BABY: A Memoir

APR 10, 202523 MIN
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Vicky Nguyen, BOAT BABY: A Memoir

APR 10, 202523 MIN

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<p>Zibby interviews NBC News correspondent and anchor Vicky Nguyen about her funny, nostalgic, and poignant new memoir, BOAT BABY. Vicky describes her family’s daring escape from communist Vietnam and her unlikely journey from refugee to reporter, sharing personal stories of resilience, identity, and family. She recounts unbelievable moments—like recognizing her uncle’s murderer while dining in a San Jose restaurant—and reflects on how she has navigated marriage, career, and motherhood. The conversation also touches on fate, trauma, and triumph, including a quiet Me Too moment.</p><br><p>Purchase on Bookshop: <a href="https://bit.ly/42CD8wY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/42CD8wY</a></p><br><p>Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zibbyowens</a>!</p> <p>Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books">https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>