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Book Talk with Vermont Humanities Council (Virtual)
Feb 12
Book Talk with Vermont Humanities Council (Virtual)

Memoirist Marpheen Chann shines a light on his search for truth and compassion growing up in working-class Maine. Adopted into a majority white community, Chann must reconcile his fears and secret longings as a young gay man with the devoutly religious beliefs of his new family.

Praise for Moon in Full

  • Kirkus Reviews Moon in Full by Marpheen Chann

    "An earnest and well-written account of a search for self."

    — Kirkus Reviews

  • “A beautifully written, deeply layered and open-hearted story.”

    —Jaed Coffin, author of Roughhouse Friday

  • “It is timely and it is a must-read for everyone.”

    —Abdi Iftin, author of Call Me an American

  • “He tackles difficult topics with grace and truth, never shying away from the hard parts.”

    —Lydia Simmons, USM Free Press

  • “But above all, Moon in Full is a story of hope.”

    —Kathreen Harrison, Amjambo Africa

  • "It is a remarkably open and honest story of a young man's triumph over adversities most people would refuse to face."

    —Bill Bushnell, Kennebec Journal

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