About Us

In Children of Hope, The Story of Le Minh Dao. Michelle Le Chen, one of Major General Dao's nine children, tells her father's tale, through audiotapes recorded with him in his later years. In addition, the story of the rest of her family's escape to freedom, through her own recollections and those of her mother and her oldest sister, is relived. The thoughts of two American military colleagues of her father conclude a moving firsthand account of life in Viet Nam before, during and after the Fall of Sai Gon, a world event that touched so many lives.

Who We Are

Le Minh Dao

Major General Dao was a sentimental, compassionate, and determined man. His love for his country from an early age paved the path for his duty to South Viet Nam.

The General
 & 
Dad

Michelle Le Chen

The Author 

Daughter

Michelle's immense love for her Dad and for her country of South Viet Nam, has given her the strength to put down to words what her father has kept inside  him since April 1975.

Thomas Porky McDonald

Thomas was an angel sent to me to complete this book. Sadly, he passed away shortly before the book published.

The Editor 

Angel

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