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Message From an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Loss and Love

by Xinran
Message From an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Loss and Love
Message From an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Loss and Love

Heartrending tales of Chinese mothers' love and loss.

You might feel a profound connection with "Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother" if you're drawn to personal, emotive narratives that delve into the complex tapestry of cultural and social issues. Xinran brings an intimacy to harrowing stories, and her caring voice serves as a bridge between the reader and the visceral experiences of these women. It could be a particularly poignant read for anyone touched by adoption, seeking to understand the depth of maternal love amidst loss.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Message From an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Loss and Love

by Xinran
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ISBN: 9780701184032
Authors: Xinran
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: Biography, Memoir, Asia
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 2871 readers)

Description

An extraordinarily powerful follow-up to her bestselling The Good Women of China - heartbreaking, shocking stories, including Xinran's own experience, of Chinese mothers who have lost or had to abandon their daughters and are still searching...
 

Heartrending tales of Chinese mothers' love and loss.

You might feel a profound connection with "Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother" if you're drawn to personal, emotive narratives that delve into the complex tapestry of cultural and social issues. Xinran brings an intimacy to harrowing stories, and her caring voice serves as a bridge between the reader and the visceral experiences of these women. It could be a particularly poignant read for anyone touched by adoption, seeking to understand the depth of maternal love amidst loss.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.