Journey Home

Journey Home

From Cambodia to Canada & Beyond

Rose & Wilson Ngo

Written as a careful reflection on the events of her late-husband Wilson Ngo’s life, Rose Ngo has drawn from his notes, their many conversations and her interviews with his extended family to trace Wilson’s life from Cambodia to Canada and his spiritual journey from doubt to faith in God. As a young boy, Wilson’s family was forced to leave Khmer-Rouge-controlled Cambodia for Vietnam by foot. Arriving in Vietnam the day that Saigon fell, his family is soon forced to flee again, this time for Thailand by boat, before ultimately establishing roots in Vancouver, BC. As Wilson’s life continues to unfold in unpredictable, beautiful and often heartbreaking ways, Wilson searches and finds peace within God’s open embrace. From self-identity, depression and mental health, to infertility and the physical and emotional pain of cancer, there is something for everyone within the pages of this book.

Editions:

ISBN: 9781989467602 (paperback). $22.95 CAD, $19.95 USD
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Pages: 144
Availability: August 2022.

Available via your local bookstore, Indigo-Chapters or Amazon.ca
Distribution in the UK via Gazelle Book Services

ISBN: 9781989467619 (E-book). $9.99 CAD, $7.99 USD. Available via Amazon Kindle

Reviews:

“Journey Home is a first-person account of Wilson and his family’s escape from the killing fields of Cambodia, his troubled youth growing up in Canada, his personal transformation, the wooing of the love of his life, starting a family and his final battle with cancer. It is a book about courage and hope sustained by the love of family, community and God. A gripping account told honestly; Wilson’s story is an inspiration for anyone faced with the intractable challenges of life.”
— Victor Ling Researcher, BC Cancer Professor of Cancer Biology, UBC“

Like a compelling novel, I found this memoir difficult to put down. This is an achingly honest, deeply moving book. A beautiful story of love, resilience and redemption.”

Bestselling author of Survival Guide for the Soul
— Ken Shigematsu Pastor, Tenth Church, Vancouver, BC

ISBN: 9781989467602
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Rose Ngo is an experienced middle school teacher and mother of twins. Driven by her desire to positively connect with others, she takes time to volunteer, listen and care for those in her community. As an educator, her goals include imparting her love of learning and building confidence in her students. In addition to her primary job functions, Rose is committed to her promise to Christ in helping make our world a better place.

Wilson Ngo was an honest, charismatic and caring team leader and phenomenal friend. He thrived on his love for watching movies and good eats. As a dedicated husband and father, he hoped to impart his wisdom and love for life with his children. One of his final goals was to walk along side fellow colon cancer patients to not only provide mental support, but also spiritual sustenance. Wilson will always be remembered for not only being loyal and dependable, but also as one who always to stood up for what was right.

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Rose Ngo is an experienced middle school teacher and mother of twins. Driven by her desire to positively connect with others, she takes time to volunteer, listen and care for those in her community. As an educator, her goals include imparting her love of learning and building confidence in her students. In addition to her primary job functions, Rose is committed to her promise to Christ in helping make our world a better place.

Wilson Ngo was an honest, charismatic and caring team leader and phenomenal friend. He thrived on his love for watching movies and good eats. As a dedicated husband and father, he hoped to impart his wisdom and love for life with his children. One of his final goals was to walk along side fellow colon cancer patients to not only provide mental support, but also spiritual sustenance. Wilson will always be remembered for not only being loyal and dependable, but also as one who always to stood up for what was right.