The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir Summary
Thi Bui

The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir Overview

The illustrated memoir The Best We Could Do tells the story of Thi Bui and her family. The narrative begins with Thi's quest to uncover her family history and to learn about her parents' lives in Vietnam before their emigration to America. As Thi strives to connect with her parents and to understand her past, she learns about her parents' early lives and deepens her understanding of Vietnam's tumultuous history. Over the course of the narrative, The Best We Could Do explores themes such as the nature of motherhood, the value of oral history, and the struggle inherent in the refugee experience.