Undeterred: How One Determined Vietnamese Orphan Carved Out a Place for Himself in America
KIRKUS REVIEW
A young Vietnamese boy flees war-torn Vietnam for the United States and struggles to achieve independence in this novelistic debut biography.
The author chronicles Long’s triumph over adversity with clarity… Long’s life is cinematically eventful; the obstacles he had to overcome as a child were daunting, and the account of his later success is extraordinary; indeed, it’s impossible to read this biography and not be inspired by his perseverance.
SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEW-5 STARS
Undeterred is a story I promise you won’t forget. Author Bruce Carlin relays the remarkable tale of a man named Long, a Vietnamese orphan, who overcame incredible odds to be where he is today. Long’s story is the epitome of the American Dream; coming from quite literally nothing to a fifty-million-dollar fortune, Long’s story is extraordinary. A novel you don’t want to miss out on, I would recommend this book to all readers, especially those who enjoy success stories…
The inspiring story of a Vietnamese orphan who became an American multi-millionaire…This heart-warming story will resonate with anyone fascinated by immigrant stories or seeking motivation to fight all odds and achieve their goals. — BookLife Reviews
5 – Stars, Readers’ Favorite
Undeterred by Bruce Carlin is a biographicalsurvival story of a boy who runs away from a precarious situation tosurvive and thrive. Carlin makes the atmosphere of a conflict-ridden Vietnam authentic and pulse-quickening…The story demonstrates that it is possible for anyone, anywhere, to be able to turn their life around through perseverance and unshakeable faith. — Reviewed by Manik Chaturmutha for Readers’ Favorite
5 – Stars – Readers’ Favorite
Undeterred is the prime example of following one’s heart with sheer willpower and determination to achieve the dreams of a lifetime, something many successful immigrants have done in America – the land of opportunities. — Reviewed by Pikasho Deka
5 Stars – Readers’ Favorite
Undeterred is an excellent title for this book. Anyone who reads it is sure to be inspired by how a young boy arrived in the United States penniless and with only his older brother to accompany him. Bruce Carlin is a fine writer who tells Long’s story with compassion and enthusiasm. I highly recommend this exceptional book. — Reviewed by Joe Wisinski for Readers’ Favorite