“Soles of a Survivor,” by Nhi Aronheim (Skyhorse Publishing) “Soles of a Survivor” by Nhi Aronheim (Skyhorse Publishing) At the end of her gripping memoir of escaping Vietnam for life in America, Colorado author Nhi Aronheim writes, “It doesn’t matter what religion we belong to or what we had to overcome in life so long as we radiate kindness, generosity, and are willing to help out the people we meet along the way.” Aronheim’s story is indeed one of overcoming obstacles. Born into a wealthy Vietnamese family in 1973, Aronheim enjoyed a carefree life.