Year of Impossible Goodbyes is written by Sook Nyui Choi. I unfortunately had a difficult time reading this book and getting through it. I found the first ten or so chapters dry and boring. It wasn't until the very end of the book that it picked up and got interesting for me. I also had a difficult time connecting with the family in this novel which is another reason why I enjoyed So Far From The Bamboo Grove a lot more. Although Year of Impossible Goodbyes was difficult to stick with I am definitly glad I read it. Reading a book like this really allows you to put life into perspective. I can't even imagine growing up and living a life like these children. It made me so sad to think about young children making weapons and living in fear. Although this isn't the life I live, this is reality for some children. After reading this book I am more appreciative of life and realize how lucky and fortunate I am.
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