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The Color of Peace

Nguyen Phan Que Mai

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Black Ocean
10 December 2025
Where memory meets hope: a powerful collection from one of Vietnam's most important contemporary voices.

In this stunning collection, international bestselling author Nguyn Phan Qu Mai turns her poetic lens to the lasting impacts of war, the strength of family bonds, and the enduring search for peace and reconciliation. Through intimate poems and essays, she masterfully connects the personal with the political, bringing to life the stories of those who have lived through conflict, separation, and reunion.

Drawing from her experiences growing up in post-war Vietnam and her work bridging cultures as a writer and translator, Qu Mai crafts verses that speak to both specific moments in history and universal human experiences. From the haunting ""Tears of Qung Tr"" to the tender ""My Father's Bng Tree,"" each piece reveals layers of meaning about family, memory, and healing.

The collection moves seamlessly between poetry and prose, offering readers a comprehensive view of Vietnam's past and present through the eyes of someone who has lived its complex history. With the same lyrical power that made ""The Mountains Sing"" and ""Dust Child"" international bestsellers, Qu Mai shows us how the wounds of war can be healed through storytelling, understanding, and compassion.
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Imprint:   Black Ocean
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 190mm,  Width: 139mm, 
ISBN:   9781965154113
ISBN 10:   1965154115
Pages:   96
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Born into the Red Delta of Northern Vit Nam, Nguyn Phan Qu Mai grew up in the Mekong Delta, Southern Vit Nam. She is an award-winning writer in both Vietnamese and English and the author of thirteen books of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Her books include The Secret of Hoa Sen, The Mountains Sing, and Dust Child.

Reviews for The Color of Peace

Praise for Dust Child: ""Insights into the period and eloquent prose are impressive.""—Financial Times  ""Beautifully crafted...a masterful display of Quế Mai's capacity to evoke compassion through her lyrical prose""—The Irish Times “[A] sweeping, decades-spanning saga""—The New York Times  Praise for The Mountains Sing: ""An absorbing, stirring novel... that, in more than one sense, remedies history.""—The New York Times ""A luminous, complex family narrative.""—NPR “A richly imagined story.”—Kirkus Starred Review  “This brilliant, unsparing love letter to Vietnam will move readers.”—Publishers Weekly Starred Review


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