About the book
It’s 1967, and Susan Gifford is one of the first women correspondents in Saigon, dedicated to her job and passionately in love with an American TV reporter. Son is a Vietnamese photographer anxious to get his work to the American press. Together they cover every aspect of the war from combat missions to the workings of field hospitals. Then one November morning, after narrowly escaping death, Susan and Son find themselves the prisoners of three Vietcong soldiers. Helpless in the hands of the enemy, they face the jungle, living always with the threat of being killed and the slow realization that their complicated relationship is the only thing sustaining them both.
Editions of The Man From Saigon
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307472168
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780385529860
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385529877
Read an Excerpt
It’s 1967, and Susan Gifford is one of the first women correspondents in Saigon, dedicated to her job and passionately in love with an American TV reporter. Son is a Vietnamese photographer anxious to get his work to the American press. Together they cover every aspect of the war from combat missions to the workings of field hospitals. Then one November morning, after narrowly escaping death, Susan and Son find themselves the prisoners of three Vietcong soldiers. Helpless in the hands of the enemy, they face the jungle, living always with the threat of being killed and the slow realization that their complicated relationship is the only thing sustaining them both.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man From Saigon about?
It’s 1967, and Susan Gifford is one of the first women correspondents in Saigon, dedicated to her job and passionately in love with an American TV reporter. Son is a Vietnamese photographer anxious to get his work to the American press. Together they cover every aspect of the war from combat missions to the workings of field hospitals. Then one November morning, after narrowly escaping death, Susan and Son find themselves the prisoners of three Vietcong soldiers. Helpless in the hands of the enemy, they face the jungle, living always with the threat of being killed and the slow realization that their complicated relationship is the only thing sustaining them both.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Man From Saigon?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Man From Saigon?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307472168
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Man From Saigon?
Marti Leimbach
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Man From Saigon is available as paperback(ISBN 9780307472168) and altformat(ISBN 9780385529860) and ebook(ISBN 9780385529877)
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