‘There are two times in life. There is now and there is too late.’

Do echoes the sentiments and philosophy of his father with whom he has conflicting emotions, and who abandoned him at a young age.

THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE is a memoir written with pathos and humour. It is also full of insight and portrays Anh’s struggles as he and his extended family flee from the turmoil of his homeland Vietnam on an overcrowded boat to pursue a better life in Australia. Do faces perils at sea from pirates to starvation.

Once he disembarks in safer waters, Do overcomes adversity as he sets out to cultivate his dream of becoming a successful comedian on the comedy club circuit after completing a University degree, and eventually marrying the love of his life, Suzanne.

THEHAPPIEST REFUGEE conveys the message that anyone with enough passion, drive, determination, focus and commitment can achieve their goals.

Highly recommended.