Claudia Krich's 'Those Who Stayed' Challenges Vietnam War Myths
Claudia Krich, a former aid worker in Vietnam, has published her diary from the post-war era, challenging the myth of a 'bloodbath' and offering a first-person account of a small group of Americans who stayed in the country after April 1975. 'Those Who Stayed: A Vietnam Diary', published in 2025, provides a unique perspective on the period. Krich, codirector of the American Friends Service Committee medical relief program from 1973 to 1975, was one of the few Americans who remained in Vietnam after the war. She started her journal in Saigon, documenting the historic events unfolding around her - the collapse of the South Vietnamese government and the transition from war to peace. Inspired by the Ken Burns-Lynn Novick documentary on the Vietnam War, Krich turned her journal into a book to share her experiences and challenge the prevailing narrative. Her book, published in 2025, centres the experience of being an American woman living in Vietnam at that time, including her interactions with Vietnamese people and her work as an aid worker. Krich hopes readers will see the importance of her story, the adventure, and the role of young women as activists and witnesses. Claudia Krich's 'Those Who Stayed: A Vietnam Diary' offers a rare insight into the post-war era in Vietnam. Through her journal, readers can understand the reality of the period, challenging the myth of a 'bloodbath'. The book, available through major online retailers and selected bookstores, is a testament to Krich's commitment to documenting history and sharing her experiences.
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