Orphans of the Secret War: A provocative tale of an Udontani bargirl and her illegitimate son in the aftermath of the Americans leaving the Kingd

By Bruce King Anderson

Book Overview

"Orphans of the Secret War" takes you on a riveting journey through the turbulent Southeast Asia of the Vietnam War era. Born in Nongkhai in 1976, the author is the child of a local woman and an American serviceman stationed at Udonthani, a covert air force base central to the region's transformation.

This memoir vividly portrays the war's profound societal impact, chronicling Udonthani's evolution from a quiet farming town into a bustling hub-and its decline after the American withdrawal. Left in the wake are fatherless, mixed-race children, grappling with identity and belonging.

Amid this upheaval, the author embarks on a deeply personal quest to piece together the fragments of a lost lineage, navigating a world shaped by loss, resilience, and survival. Through poignant storytelling, this narrative shines a light on the hidden legacy of war and the indomitable spirit of those it left behind.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1517349036
• ISBN13: 9781517349035
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"