My Family Research Paper

Growing up, I had always known that my parents were not originally from America. They had escaped the horrors of the Vietnam War and immigrated to the U.S. for a better and safer life. It was not until I was old enough that my dad explained to me the details of what really happened. My dad was born and raised in central Vietnam. He learned to read and speak in Vietnamese when he was young. He spent the hot and humid days farming and planting, but when he had free time, he loved to go fishing. Life was peaceful and calm until the Chinese came marching down. Communism began to slip its way into the country as the Chinese took over northern Vietnam. It was Northern Vietnam against Southern Vietnam. Northern Vietnam wanted to convert Southern Vietnam to communism as well, but Southern Vietnam fought back. The U.S. jumped in to help Southern Vietnam, and thus, a war began. My dad and his family were terrified when the Communists actually invaded their town. In fear of what the Communists might do to them, they decided to flee their country. Only a handful of my dad’s family could escape, for it would be too suspicious if everyone left. Thankfully, my dad was one of the few. They waited until nighttime to sneak out. They piled into a fishing boat and rowed away. My father told me how anxious everyone was, for if they got caught,
Their life was not terrible at all , but it wasn't the greatest. My parents always encouraged me to do well in school, and I realize that it is because they want me to be successful in life and not have to suffer like they did. Seeing the struggles my parents went through makes me appreciate all that they have done for me. They have pried opened the door of endless possibilities for me, and that is something that I will never take for granted. So I will plunge through that door and seize this opportunity. I will work hard to make my life the best it can be. For me and for my