Children of Hope The Story of Le Minh Dao

About Us

About Children of Hope

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 Saigon, a world event that touched so many lives.

Who We Are

Le Minh Dao
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
Michelle Le Chen

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.

The Author & Daughter
Thomas Porky McDonald
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