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Pah Pah and Ma Ma

Charlene’s family was among the Vietnamese β€œboat people”, fleeing in search of a β€œbetter life”. Listen online at bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter

An escape by boat, pirates, prejudice and a β€œstrength that lies within”. Charlene’s family was among the Vietnamese β€œboat people”, fleeing in search of a β€œbetter life”. Charlene fears her daughter might encounter similar racism to what she faced. She hopes she’ll be inspired by the stories of the strong women in her family, like Pah Pah and Ma Ma.

Episode 5 letter writer: CharleneListen online at bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter

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