Kicking the Embers

Set in 2008, this audiobook follows writer Sam as he undertakes a ghostwriting project for an elderly Vietnamese veteran, Mr. Lan, whose story reveals complex political and personal histories. As Sam immerses himself in Lan’s journey through Vietnam’s tumultuous past, he grapples with the evolving narrative and its impact on his own life amid a backdrop of global upheaval. The story explores themes of memory, politics, and identity, blurring the lines between storytelling and reality.