'I laughed, I cried, such an inspiring book' - David Koch, Sunrise
Title: The Happiest Refugee
Author: Anh Do
Year: 2010
Summary:Anh Do has been a beloved Australian TV personality for decades, but it hasn't all been smiles, laughs and comedy for Anh. His entire family came close to losing their lives on the sea as they escaped from war torn Vietnam on an overcrowded boat. From pirates, to hunger, dehydration and disease, their spirit was what enabled them to finally reach their destination. A new country, new opportunities and new hope, but life was still very far from the life we all know Anh Do from. In this emotional rollercoaster, follow Anh through his journey from crowded bedrooms all the way to National Stardom.
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Noise
Achievement
The Happiness Project
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Mistakes were made (but not by me)
Anxiety
On becoming a person
Belief
What Freud really meant
Community
Civilisation and its discontents
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Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential-and Endangered
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What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
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Why we sleep
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The power of strangers
