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""Orphans of the Secret War"" takes you on a riveting journey through the turbulent Southeast Asia of the Vietnam War era. Born in Nongkhai in 1976, the author is the child of a local woman and an American serviceman stationed at Udonthani, a covert air force base central to the region's transformation. This memoir vividly portrays the war's profound societal impact, chronicling Udonthani's evolution from a quiet farming town into a bustling hub-and its decline after the American withdrawal. Left in the wake are fatherless, mixed-race children, grappling with identity and belonging. Amid this upheaval, the author embarks on a deeply personal quest to piece together the fragments of a lost lineage, navigating a world shaped by loss, resilience, and survival. Through poignant storytelling, this narrative shines a light on the hidden legacy of war and the indomitable spirit of those it left behind.

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