From Mountains to Skyscrapers: The Journey of the lu Mien
by David Saechao
David Saechao tells the story of the Iu Mien, a transnational people currently residing in Southern China, Southeast Asia, and Western nations such as the United States and France. The book explores their ancient history and dissonant relationship with the Chinese State, as well as their experiences during the Secret War in Laos and later as refugees in Thailand, before immigrating to the West.
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