Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses The Beauty of Humanity Movement, by Camilla Gibb: The Complete Package for Readers and Leaders

The mystery and beauty of modern-day Vietnam is skillfully unveiled in Camilla Gibb’s fourth novel, The Beauty of Humanity Movement, which takes its title from a short-lived group of artists and
intellectuals who spoke out against Ho Chi Minh’s policies, following the country’s liberation from colonial rule. Set in the recent past, amidst the vibrancy of Hanoi, and with a cast of young characters who long for the status of
American consumer products and the fame of Vietnamese Idol, The Beauty of Humanity Movement tells the story of a country undergoing extraordinary change. Gibb also weaves together a tale of love, loss and redemption,
while exploring the legacy of art and the meaning of family—defined, “not always by bloodlines but by the heart.” At the heart of the story is Old Man Hung, one of the few remaining witnesses to the circle of outspoken artists
and intellectuals who congregated in the café he inherited, and lost, many years before. With a failing memory and the great love of his life lost, Hung’s day seems almost over until a chance encounter with Maggie, a young
Vietnamese-American art curator who comes to Hanoi in search of clues to the life of her father, an artist who disappeared during the Fall of Saigon. For the 80-year-old Hung, Maggie’s appearance evokes painful memories of
the woman he turned his back on 40 years ago, but whose curious beauty and betrayal still haunt him. Included in the discussion guide is an exclusive Bookclub-in-a-Box interview with Camilla Gibb. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box
discussion guide includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author, as well as a complementary RAG (Read-Along-Guide), a quick
reference pamphlet offering interesting facts and questions to consider while reading the novel.