How Long to Read They Left Us Behind

How Long Does it Take to Read They Left Us Behind?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read They Left Us Behind by Cungdiem Tang

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

They Left Us Behind tells the story of a young girl, her family, and their struggle to reach America. Using the actual diary of the family as the basis for her writing, author Cungdiem Tang describes the early cultural life of her grandparents and relatives in the Mekong Delta. When the country is divided between the Communists and the corrupt regime of the South Vietnamese government, the United States becomes involved, with the war escalating and causing collateral damage to the countryside and its inhabitants. When South Vietnam finally capitulates, the family is directly affected by the Communist victors, losing their home and possessions. Indeed, Cungdiems mother is forced into an arranged marriage with a South Vietnamese soldier. Part of the family successfully escapes by boat, and Cungdiems parents attempt an escape on foot through Cambodia. After their capture and release from a remote prison, they attempt an escape by sea, where they suffer storms and pirates. They spend time in refugee camps in Malaysia and the Philippines, until finally they reach the United Stateswhere the struggles continue with turncoat sponsors and school bullies. Follow this family history as they struggle and eventually succeed, becoming educated and successful and accepting their new country with patriotic fervor.

How long is They Left Us Behind?

They Left Us Behind by Cungdiem Tang is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read They Left Us Behind Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read They Left Us Behind aloud.

What Reading Level is They Left Us Behind?

They Left Us Behind is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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