The Beauty of Humanity Movement
- Book: The Beauty of Humanity Movement
- Location: Hanoi
- Author: Camilla Gibb
The Beauty of Humanity Movement is an ode to pho’, the national dish of Vietnam. Hung, an itinerant pho maker in Hanoi it the character that holds the story together. Everyday people from all over the city seek him out with their bowls poised to take in the delicate aroma of his broth. But Hung also holds the secrets to Hanoi’s controversial past. The writers and artists who were persecuted and often sent away for retraining once frequented his shop. Maggie, a Vietnamese-American seeks Hung out to uncover part of her father’s life which she knew nothing about.
In The Beauty of Humanity Movement Gibb captures the essence of Vietnamese street culture. She is not writing about the elite, but instead of people who work hard and suffer. In other words, she very realistically captures a world about she has very little first hand experience. It is a must read for anyone heading to Vietnam.
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