How Long to Read What They Know: Reflections of Vietnam

How Long Does it Take to Read What They Know: Reflections of Vietnam?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 25 minutes to read What They Know: Reflections of Vietnam by Rebecca Dean

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

Description

In a 1980s junior college classroom in western Florida, a young English professor assigns the first paper. Her students, of whom many are of Vietnamese origin, are unsure of what to write about. The professor offers one piece of advice: "Write about what you know." This book is a collection of essays written by Vietnamese refugees who vividly depict their memories of fear, danger, hope, and strength as they escaped Vietnam during one of the darkest periods of the twentieth century. Their stories provide a glimpse into this period that is grossly underemphasized by historical curricula, and remind us of the resilience of the human spirit in dangerous situations. In addition to the essays, the book includes a new introduction by the instructor who reflects on the lessons she learned from her Vietnamese students that stayed with her for the rest of her life. Peace, liberty, and freedom can be achieved on our planet, but only through communication, understanding, and empathy between different peoples. The people of the United States do not know nearly enough about the Vietnamese people for and against whom we battled so many years. We have not heard the voices, the thoughts, the experiences, and the attitudes of this population. Perhaps because we have not listened.

How long is What They Know: Reflections of Vietnam?

What They Know: Reflections of Vietnam by Rebecca Dean is 84 pages long, and a total of 21,336 words.

This makes it 28% the length of the average book. It also has 26% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read What They Know: Reflections of Vietnam Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 56 minutes to read What They Know: Reflections of Vietnam aloud.

What Reading Level is What They Know: Reflections of Vietnam?

What They Know: Reflections of Vietnam is suitable for students ages 10 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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