/Literary Arts
Beth Nguyen / Owner of a Lonely Heart
Event WebsiteAbout
Beth Nguyen, who has also written under the name Bich Minh Nguyen, is the author of three previous books: the memoir Stealing Buddha’s Dinner and the novels Short Girls and Pioneer Girl. Her awards and honors include an American Book Award and a PEN/Jerard Award from the PEN American Center.
SF/Arts Curator Insight
The American Book Award-winning author of “Stealing Buddha’s Dinner” and the novels “Short Girls” and “Pioneer Girl”, Beth Nguyen returns to San Francisco to read from and discuss her new memoir “Owner of a Lonely Heart.” When Beth was 8 months old, she and her family – except her mother – fled Saigon for America. She did not meet her mother again until she was 19 years old and, as adults, the two have spent less than 24 hours together.
Evan Karp
SF/Arts Curator
The Booksmith
Vibrant, roomy independent bookshop offering author readings, best-sellers & hard-to-find titles.
Vibrant, roomy independent bookshop offering author readings, best-sellers & hard-to-find titles.