Song of the Buffalo Boy by Sherry Garland is a young adult novel set in 1989 Vietnam. It follows 17-year-old Loi, an Amerasian girl ostracized by her village due to her mixed heritage and her mother’s past. The story begins in 1973 with Loi’s family escaping the chaos of Da Nang. As she grows up, Loi dreams of a better life in America, but faces harsh realities and a forced marriage to a powerful officer. Her love for Khai, a buffalo tender, and the discovery of the Amerasian Homecoming Program offer her a chance for escape. However, after a series of events, including a separation from Khai and a revelation about her father, Loi decides to remain in Vietnam. She finds new purpose and eventually marries Khai, who is accepted by his parents, symbolizing her acceptance and the healing of her family.
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