In a powerful and timely new memoir, My Unforgettable Journey, author and public servant Hugh Nguyen opens his heart and history to share one of the most extraordinary stories of survival and success to emerge from the aftermath of the Vietnam War. From narrowly escaping the fall of Saigon in 1975 to becoming the first Vietnamese-American elected Clerk-Recorder in the United States, Nguyen’s story is a deeply human and deeply American testament to courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope.
Nguyen was just seven years old when his family fled Vietnam under the shadow of war. Labeled an “Amerasian” child—born to a Vietnamese mother and an American soldier father—he was marked for persecution by the Communist regime. His early years were shaped by fear and rejection. But through the bravery of his aunt, the resilience of his grandparents, and the grace of American strangers, Nguyen’s life took a miraculous turn. In My Unforgettable Journey, he recounts the harrowing escape aboard the USS Midway, the heartache of separation, and the desperate bid for freedom that brought him to America.
“This book is for anyone who’s ever been told they didn’t belong,” says Hugh Nguyen. “It’s for refugees, immigrants, veterans, and everyday people who’ve fought to build something better out of broken beginnings.”
Overcoming language barriers, poverty, bullying, and the emotional scars of displacement, Nguyen’s path to the American Dream was anything but easy. Yet, through grit, faith, and an unshakable mantra—“Dream Big, Work Hard, Never Give Up”—he defied all odds. My Unforgettable Journey details his rise from refugee to a respected public official, making history as he stood proudly for the community that once fought to protect him.
What makes this memoir especially poignant is Nguyen’s decades-long search for his birth father, believed to have died in the war. After 50 years of uncertainty, a DNA test led him to a living father in Tennessee—a chapter of reunion and healing that brings this unforgettable journey full circle.
Key Themes of the Book:
- The Vietnamese refugee experience post-1975
- The struggle and identity of Amerasian children
- Operation Frequent Wind and the USS Midway rescue
- Racism, poverty, and cultural assimilation in America
- The power of perseverance, purpose, and public service
- A miraculous reunion between father and son
My Unforgettable Journey is more than a memoir—it’s a tribute to every refugee who dared to dream beyond war and fear. It honors the veterans who fought for freedom, the families who stayed strong, and the communities that opened their hearts to strangers. Hugh Nguyen’s story is one of unity, courage, and the kind of inspiration that speaks to every generation.
About the Author:
Hugh Nguyen is the first Vietnamese-American elected Clerk-Recorder in the United States. A respected leader, advocate, and speaker, he has dedicated his life to public service, diversity, and empowering future generations. My Unforgettable Journey is his debut book, and it captures not only his past—but the hope he carries for the future.
Book Name: My Unforgettable Journey: A Long Way From Home
Author Name: Hugh Nguyen
ISBN Number: 1970440341
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