The Bamboo Can Bend but Not Break

Name: The Bamboo Can Bend but Not Break
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ISBN: 9781965142677

Celebrating 40 Years of Service

Le Ly Hayslip, Susan Lanich

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English

Quill Hawk Publishing
09 April 2026

Memoirs; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000; Military history; Vietnam War; Non-profitmaking organisations

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A war survivor turns her pain into purpose, dedicating forty years to healing the wounds of Vietnam and uniting East and West through compassion, resilience, and hope.

From the ashes of war to the heart of humanity, The Bamboo Can Bend but Not Break chronicles the extraordinary life and four-decade mission of Le Ly Hayslip-war survivor, peacebuilder, and humanitarian. Born amid the chaos of the Vietnam War, Le Ly rose from unimaginable hardship to become a bridge between nations, founding two major nonprofits that rebuilt schools, hospitals, and communities across Vietnam. Through intimate reflections and powerful photographs, she reveals how faith, forgiveness, and resilience transformed trauma into compassion, and how one woman's unyielding spirit helped heal generations scarred by conflict. This inspiring volume is not only a testament to courage and service-it is a call to action for anyone seeking to live a life of purpose and peace.

By: Le Ly Hayslip, Susan Lanich
Imprint: Quill Hawk Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 279mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 1.501kg
ISBN: 9781965142677
ISBN 10: 1965142672
Pages: 380
Publication Date: 09 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active