By the River She Danced

Stories help us understand one another by revealing the lives we have lived. In this collection, Sophie Thi Phan shares her journey, her stories, with wit, wonder, and remarkable wisdom.

She invites readers into the experiences she and her friends faced as immigrants from Vietnam, offering narratives that resonate far beyond cultural boundaries.

These are beautifully crafted, heartfelt stories - rich with lessons for anyone, whether born in Australia or elsewhere.

This is a book to be read and reread. Each time it will reveal new insights and gentle lessons that speak to and stay with you, the reader.