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The Bamboo Can Bend but Not Break: Celebrating 40 Years of Service

The Bamboo Can Bend but Not Break: Celebrating 40 Years of Service

Lanich, Susan
Hayslip, Le Ly

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Biographies GeneralBusiness GeneralVietnam War

ISBN10: 1965142664
ISBN13: 9781965142660
Publisher: Quill Hawk Publishing
Published: Apr 9 2026
Pages: 378
Weight: 2.67
Height: 0.98 Width: 11.00 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

A war survivor turns her pain into purpose, dedicating 40 years to healing the wounds of the Vietnam War and uniting East and West through compassion, resilience, and hope.

From the ashes of war to the heart of humanity, The Bamboo Can Bend but Not Break chronicles the extraordinary life and four-decade mission of Le Ly Hayslip-war survivor, peacebuilder, and humanitarian. Born amid the chaos of the Vietnam War, Le Ly rose from unimaginable hardship to become a bridge between nations, founding two major nonprofits that rebuilt schools, hospitals, and communities across Vietnam. Through intimate reflections and powerful photographs, she reveals how faith, forgiveness, and resilience transformed trauma into compassion, and how one woman's unyielding spirit helped heal generations scarred by conflict. This inspiring volume is not only a testament to courage and service-it is a call to action for anyone seeking to live a life of purpose and peace.

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