Family Roots is a series of conversations between a 2nd generation Asian American kid and his mother and family to learn about his past, understand his past, with the intent to connect the two to strengthen the bond he shares with his parents. The conversation is based on the book "I Did Not Miss the Boat- Memoir of a Vietnam Hoa Refugee" by Lea Tran, available at www.LeaTran.com and on http://bit.ly/LeaTranBook This podcast will be aired every second and fourth Wednesday.
Family Roots
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11 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Family Roots is a series of conversations between a 2nd generation Asian American kid and his mother and family to learn about his past, understand his past, with the intent to connect the two to strengthen the bond he shares with his parents. The conversation is based on the book "I Did Not Miss the Boat- Memoir of a Vietnam Hoa Refugee" by Lea Tran, available at www.LeaTran.com and on http://bit.ly/LeaTranBook This podcast will be aired every second and fourth Wednesday.
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Publishing Since
4/14/2021
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Recent Episodes
September 8, 2021
Episode 10* - Relief
<p>Mom recounts the painstaking last days of camp life before hitting the final destination, Singapore. We reminisce about her excitement in moving forward, relate gratitude towards things like good bathrooms and running water, and set the stage for the next chapter in her life: the true beginnings of the immigrant journey.</p> <p>End of season one.</p>
August 25, 2021
Episode 9 - Survival Through Hustle
<p>In this episode, my mother continues to describe what living through the refugee camps was like. We go from the waiting game to trying to understand how people survived and sometimes thrived. Through the many different challenges, I learn how my family saw opportunity and chance through each moment, and we dive into how their activities allowed them to stay active and hopeful until the time arose for them to head out.</p>
August 11, 2021
Episode 8 - Island Time
<p><strong>In this episode, we continue to uncover what island life was like for my mom, and how in the midst of a stagnant environment, her family found a way to stay busy and productive. We realize the common theme of drastic and different perspectives from when we were both kids, and how that has shaped her growing up. We get closer and closer to the day where her family is set to board a plane to America, the promised land.</strong></p>
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