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Mission in Paris 1990 Paperback – February 2, 2021

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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A SKILLFULLY CRAFTED, PAGE-TURNING SAGA OF THE ENDURING POWER OF LOVE AND FORGIVENESS


The year is 1990. Vietnam and America have not yet made peace. Vietnam is freshly wounded from fighting border wars with China and on the eve of becoming a market economy. The first bombing of the World Trade Center is three years away, so America is not yet awake to the dangers of terrorism. Vietnam and America begin to recognize the importance of ending their differences. Mission in Paris 1990 is the story of how an American media tycoon, Robert Samberg, whose youth in 1968 tied him to Vietnam's future, is recruited to serve his country, never expecting that a mission to explore political reconciliation would lead him to a path of personal reconciliation. On the eve of his greatest business triumph, he rediscovers My Hanh, a long-lost love from Vietnam, and learns they have a son. Robert's life is upended in this tale about the enduring strength of love and the power of forgiveness. This novel, set during the normalization of relations between the U.S. and Vietnam, explores reconciliation among people and nations. It also tells a powerful love story - between a man and a woman as well as between a father and a son.

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"This story glows throughout."

-Christopher Noël, Acclaimed author of In the Unlikely Event of a Water

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About the Author

After a successful and rewarding detour of forty years in radio and real estate, Bill Pearl turned back to becoming an author. Bill's experiences as a student in Paris inspired his first novel, Hearts on Fire, Paris 1968. His experiences in a family business and longstanding interest in Vietnam inspired the sequel, Mission in Paris 1990, which he researched with visits to Vietnam, Paris, and Auvergne, France. Bill holds a master's degree in International Relations with a specialty in diplomatic history. During the 1970's he served as a speechwriter for John C. Sawhill and Frank Zarb, the first heads of the Federal Energy Administration, and wrote a weekly column for 800 newspapers in the United States. His poetry and prose have been published in Time Magazine, the George Washington University Hatchet, and Paris Voices, Paris, France. He is the author of two award-winning chapbooks of poetry, Heart Songs and China Heart. Bill founded and served as president of the Palm Beach County Radio Broadcasters Association and the Providencia Park Business Association. Bill knows something about the struggles between fathers and sons in a family business. Like the character he created, Robert Samberg, he was recruited by his father and left behind a budding career in writing to join the family broadcast business. Like Robert, he was promised the helm upon his father's retirement and was passed over. He lived the emotional pain described in this story and the healing, eventually losing his father to Alzheimer's, but not before accomplishing a reconciliation, which he considers among the most important achievements of his life.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fifty Years Late Publishing (February 2, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0997292725
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0997292725
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.33 x 9 inches
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021
    Robert Samberg’s path to reclaiming love takes the reader through unexpected twists of intrigue; government missions, terror threats, kidnappings – I was riveted. While in Paris in his youth, Robert and a Vietnamese girl fell in love. Their nations were at war and she was forced to leave. In beautifully written passages they reunite as adults; she giving up her political power, and he, control of his mega- corporation to at last be together. These elegantly written pages brought tears to my eyes. This book is truly a great read!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021
    This story of reclaiming love and purpose is beautifully woven through the historical backdrop of America's involvement in Vietnam. This tale is a poignant reminder of the passing of time and how families and love can be reclaimed. I was captivated by this story from beginning to end and recommend it to anyone who would like to know more about how a family and a country can heal their wounds. Anything is possible with love!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021
    Two college age kids, one and American on his year abroad and another from Vietnam who should not be hanging out with an American in 1968 meet and fall in love but they are not able to stay together--that's the first book. Now they re-meet years later because each has been asked by their own governments to complete a mission. Frustrated in their own lives in their work and in their relationships, they meet again and love blossoms once more. A secret is an important reason why they were kept apart. That secret leads them to danger, intrigue, self-exploration and forgiveness. This is one of those books that you can't put down and wanting more.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021
    I had read Hearts on Fire when it first came out and was unable to get the young lovers out of mind. When the sequel came out I couldn’t wait for times in the day when I could grab the book.
    It has intrigue, suspense and the relationship of the characters was interestingly developed.
    Although Mission in Paris can stand alone, I was glad I had read Hearts on Fire first
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
    Readers will be delighted with this sequel, as a master storyteller, Bill Pearl, reintroduces us to a now adult, Robbie Samberg, upon his return to Paris and Vietnam, in this historically accurate tale of international intrigue, love, and forgiveness.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2021
    This novel is a sequel to Bill Pearl’s first novel, Hearts of Fire, which I have not read. Presumably it tells the story of young lovers Robert and My Hanh during the Vietnam War. This novel tells of their surprise reunion decades later. The first part of the book is somewhat predictable: American man returning to Vietnam meets a woman he loved during the war and surprise, they have a son. As Robert’s relationship with his son evolves, the echoes of Robert’s experience with his father begin to give the story depth. We learn more about My Hanh’s independent strength and rise to power in politics, which adds a twist to the reunion. She doesn’t want Robert to interfere with the life she’s built. Both in marriages of convenience that work as business partnerships. Neither of their partners is bothered by the great love of the past. That bothered me because spouses provide a great place to sow tension. The writing style was extremely heavy on dialogue, and that bothered me, too. I prefer a story with stronger setting and emotional details provided in the exposition. Overall, though, I enjoyed this story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
    Robert and My Hanh's love story is beautiful to watch unfold! Robert is an American and My Hanh is Vietnamese. When they are reunited years after their relationship ended, Robert finds out he has a son. What a discovery! The way their lives intertwine is anything but simple especially given the political climate of the time. I will say, since this was the second in a series it took a little longer for me to completely get into. I think had I read the first book I would have loved the characters even more which would have added to my enjoyment of the story. Overall though, the characters were well developed and I loved the writing style.