Press Herald: Marpheen Chann turns hardships into a story of hope and acceptance
The son of a Cambodian refugee, the Portland activist-turned-author spent time in foster homes before being adopted by a family in Naples whose beliefs were at odds with his sexuality.
A Healthy Conversation: Interview with Marpheen Chann, Author of Moon in Full
“As the first Cambodian American-elected official in Maine, Marpheen Chann has overcome many obstacles in his life. This week, we’re excited to have a healthy conversation about his new memoir, Moon in Full, out next month.”
Amjambo Africa: 'Moon in Full' by Marpheen Chann
But above all, Moon in Full is a story of hope. Chann’s wise narration carries the reader along through this contemporary coming-of-age story so that we emerge at the end convinced that, in some cases at least, significant trauma need not be the sole determinant of one’s life story.