Hope on the Other Side of the River

In 1979 a young Laotian man left behind family friends and possessions to embark on a dangerous journey for freedom. Twenty-five years later overcoming painful memories of dark uncertain roads and narrow paths Sounthone Vattana relives his journey in this memoir.</p>Responding to many years of questions posed by his children friends and students Vattana explains the decision he made to embark on his journey across a river of hope. Like the untold story of countless other refugees Vattana captures the intense emotions and sheer determination which drive a person to flee all they know and cherish in hopes of a better life.