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"The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuong is a poignant debut novel released in 2025 that centers on the life of a 19-year-old Vietnamese American named Hai, who contemplates suicide on a bridge in East Gladness, Connecticut. As he is about to jump, an elderly woman, Grazina—a Lithuanian refugee suffering from dementia—intervenes and convinces him to reconsider. Hai becomes Grazina’s caretaker, and through their unlikely bond, the novel explores themes of empathy, love, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a harsh, post-industrial small town.

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The story is crafted as a letter from Hai to his illiterate mother, unraveling his family's history and struggles that extend beyond his own existence. Drawing from Vuong's personal experience working in service and elder care, the narrative emphasizes dignity in life's often unremarkable yet profound moments and challenges the stereotypical immigrant success story. Rich in vivid, poetic language, "The Emperor of Gladness" is about survival, the power of storytelling, and second chances amidst the socio-economic and emotional wounds inherited across generations. It has been widely praised for its emotional depth and lyrical quality and was selected as Oprah Winfrey's book club pick.