Never Say Die

“A soulful, smart, and heartfelt take on following your dreams and believing in yourself, even when things take a bit longer than you’d planned.”—Town & Country

“Tremendously moving…a memoir that makes your heart ache and sparkles with pure, incandescent joy—and it never wavers in its optimism and commitment to empathy.”—Audible, Editor's Select

"In a writerly voice that’s at once charming and contemplative, Quan shares the fascinating story of his biopic-worthy life."—BookPage

“A touching account of a life with more than its share of ups and down.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Whether he's recalling the monotony of life in the Hong Kong refugee camp he lived in after fleeing Vietnam or reminiscing about Harrison Ford teaching him to swim, Quan's affable tone draws the reader in. It's a winning self-portrait.” —Publishers Weekly

“A thoughtfully written, rare glimpse at being a child refugee and what it takes to make it in Hollywood.”—Booklist

“A monumental work of self-discovery and the power and grace of communal survival. Quan's voice is crystalline and luminous, and his Odyssean journey to the screen is, in itself, a triumph of storytelling.”—Ocean Vuong

“Despite a myriad of setbacks, Ke has never lost his immense curiosity and heart, and this memoir has lashings of both.”—Cate Blanchett

“Immensely likeable on the screen and now also on the page, Ke Huy Quan has made it, but he has also never forgotten who he is and where he came from. Starting with his origins as a refugee from Viet Nam to his unlikely childhood stardom and then to his midlife renaissance as an Oscar-winning actor, Ke Huy Quan in this memoir affirms the qualities that have enchanted so many of us who have seen him in the movies. His is a story of bad luck and good luck, but it is also an inspirational, moving tale of a boy and then a man who worked hard and never gave up. Ke Huy Quan conquered Hollywood, and now in Never Say Die, he will conquer many hearts as well.” —Viet Thanh Nguyen

“Ke’s singular voice and masterful writing provide an intimate look at the unexpected turns of his life, from his harrowing immigration story to the remarkable years on and off the screen, culminating in a moment of pure triumph; a perfect encapsulation of the American dream.”—Simu Liu