Thao Huynh was born and grew up in the small town of Dalat Vietnam, in the warmth of home. She married a military man and moved to Saigon capital. In 1975 she left Vietnam after the Saigon fall escaping to the United States. Spending the first eight years in Delta Colorado, moving to Salt Lake City in1982. After a divorce and twenty years in the US she took the advise from her sons and wrote her memoirs. With the hopes that her children could understand her life and deepest thoughts. To share her experiences of the life that has past, all to heal and be released of the horrors.

She worked hard to make a new life. Thao has a strong sense of self, and is always willing to help. She has a unique way of getting along with everyone. Her smile and good nature seem to envelop you. Always building her own way and having enough to give to others She is always busy as a volunteer, ready for the next opportunity to help. Her employers benefit by having her she is a hard worker staying 15 years at her current employer, 8 at the last.

Her philosophy of life is, life is too short. If there is anything to get done, do it today. She sees her life as nothing too important but nothing less either. Always looking up to God never wanted to shame him, and when looking down on Self never being uncomfortable.

After writing her memoirs in 6 months she had to wait until she could afford to have it published in. Just like pregnancy and giving birth The Fate by Thao Huynh was born, December 1999. Her dream came true.

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Thao Huynh’s text, "The Fate," is an autobiographical literary tour de force, encompassing the geopolitical and historical events that took place in her life as she came of age, and the subsequent effects of living in an altogether different universe as an adult after the historical events of Vietnam during the American pullout of 1975.

The authors’ account is both rich and vibrant, as well as at times, extremely poignant. Thaos’ ability to blend the microcosm of her life and family into the macro of national and world events is indeed, quite remarkable.

It is interesting to note here how the issues of social class, personal and political exile, and her ability to adapt, evolve and ultimately survive among these various and sundry forces, have molded the author into the philosophical being that she is today.

The reader will find rich visualizations, contrasting landscapes and ideologies, in addition to subtle variations into the minds and cultures of two competing cultures.

A must read for anyone who wishes to gain insight into the hidden powers and elements of ones’ humanity and the hidden forces that shape it.

Jeff Baggs