Kay Bratt's Blog, page 39
November 11, 2014
From article: The experience of visiting my orphanage struck something within me...
From article: The experience of visiting my orphanage struck something within me, and I could no longer deny the reality of the two places in China that I had a connection to. For the first time in my life, I saw myself as I truly was: a Chinese adoptee. These two visits were the turning point in my ever-confusing struggle with self-identity. After all those years of trying to ignore my past, I was facing it head on.
How I Learned To Finally Embrace My Adoptee Identity
www.huffingtonpost.com
The experience of visiting my orphanage struck something within me, and I could no longer deny the reality of the two places in China that I had a connection to. For the first time in my life, I saw myself as I truly was: a Chinese adoptee....
How I Learned To Finally Embrace My Adoptee Identity
www.huffingtonpost.com
The experience of visiting my orphanage struck something within me, and I could no longer deny the reality of the two places in China that I had a connection to. For the first time in my life, I saw myself as I truly was: a Chinese adoptee....
November 10, 2014
amazing....
amazing....
97-year old Chinese immigrant votes for second time in her life during US mid-term elections
shanghaiist.com
A 97-year old Chinese elderly woman voted for the second time in her life after receiving US citizenship in time to vote in the US mid-term elections, which were...
97-year old Chinese immigrant votes for second time in her life during US mid-term elections
shanghaiist.com
A 97-year old Chinese elderly woman voted for the second time in her life after receiving US citizenship in time to vote in the US mid-term elections, which were...
November 9, 2014
If you are a dog lover, please share. <3
If you are a dog lover, please share. ♥
November 8, 2014
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ GIVEAWAY! One lucky entrant will win a signed (print) copy of The Scavenger's Daughters (personalized to you or someone else for an upcoming holiday gift!) by commenting below in answer to this. In the series, what would you like to read about next? Or which daughter(s)? Here's a quick review:
Book one: From the pov of Benfu (the scavenger devoted to his band of castaway girls) and Linnea. (the headstrong daughter who is fighting to get out of poverty)and introduces the entire family and their specific needs, as well as focuses on the new relationship Linnea has found.
Book Two: The main thread is about the daughter who was stolen away from Benfu and Calla Lily when she was an infant. Her life as a child in the orphanage and in/out of foster care is explored, and her current circumstances are grim. Linnea follows clues and tries to help reunite the daughter with Benfu and Calli.
Book Three: The twins, (Ivy and Lily) fall into trouble with government officials and the sisterly/twin bond they have is tested. Li Jin is working to do something meaningful with her life but her friend will try to stand in her way.
Book Four: The eldest daughter, Mari, has her own troubles to dig out of but comes face to face with a lost little girl on the streets who captivates her. A troubled American, Max, also comes into the picture. The three of them will fight through their personal demons as their lives converge.
Okay.....so that's it. Sort of. There's so much more to these novels--so many more side plots. Tell me if there was something you've wondered about, a story you'd like to see developed more, or a character you want fleshed out with another turn.
Don't forget **no spoilers** in your comments in case there are new readers here! Winner will be drawn 11/11/14.
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ GIVEAWAY! One lucky entrant will win a signed (print) copy of The Scavenger's Daughters (personalized to you or someone else for an upcoming holiday gift!) by commenting below in answer to this. In the series, what would you like to read about next? Or which daughter(s)? Here's a quick review:
Book one: From the pov of Benfu (the scavenger devoted to his band of castaway girls) and Linnea. (the headstrong daughter who is fighting to get out of poverty)and introduces the entire family and their specific needs, as well as focuses on the new relationship Linnea has found.
Book Two: The main thread is about the daughter who was stolen away from Benfu and Calla Lily when she was an infant. Her life as a child in the orphanage and in/out of foster care is explored, and her current circumstances are grim. Linnea follows clues and tries to help reunite the daughter with Benfu and Calli.
Book Three: The twins, (Ivy and Lily) fall into trouble with government officials and the sisterly/twin bond they have is tested. Li Jin is working to do something meaningful with her life but her friend will try to stand in her way.
Book Four: The eldest daughter, Mari, has her own troubles to dig out of but comes face to face with a lost little girl on the streets who captivates her. A troubled American, Max, also comes into the picture. The three of them will fight through their personal demons as their lives converge.
Okay.....so that's it. Sort of. There's so much more to these novels--so many more side plots. Tell me if there was something you've wondered about, a story you'd like to see developed more, or a character you want fleshed out with another turn.
Don't forget **no spoilers** in your comments in case there are new readers here! Winner will be drawn 11/11/14.
November 7, 2014
I absolutely love that I received an email from a reader in Austria telling me t...
I absolutely love that I received an email from a reader in Austria telling me that she loved my style and has downloaded all my books to help her get through the freezing winter. Happy reading and stay warm, Yasmin!
November 5, 2014
In honor of National Adoption month, MSN has an article of famous adoptees. Some...
In honor of National Adoption month, MSN has an article of famous adoptees. Some I had no idea were adopted! (hint: Little House on the Praire)
Famous adoptees
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Famous adoptees
Famous adoptees
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Famous adoptees
November 4, 2014
Under all this furry love is my lap. They act like I'm the best thing since slic...
Under all this furry love is my lap. They act like I'm the best thing since sliced bread...and that brings me joy.
A very important article by an adoptee.
From article: 'It's been said that ad...
A very important article by an adoptee.
From article: 'It's been said that adoption loss is the only trauma in the world where everyone expects the victims to be grateful and appreciative. I am grateful and appreciative, but I also want to remind people that someone's happiness over building their family through adoption may also be someone else's sorrow over losing their child for circumstances they couldn't control. Gotcha Day feels like a day of fake smiles if we don't acknowledge that it's also about loss, not just gain.'---Sophie Johnson, author
What We Forget To Talk About When We Celebrate Adoption
www.huffingtonpost.com
Lots of families celebrate the day they met their adopted child and became a family. But while I appreciate the love and everything else my parents give me, Gotcha Day can be a mixed bag -- one that leaves kids like me sad and confused....
From article: 'It's been said that adoption loss is the only trauma in the world where everyone expects the victims to be grateful and appreciative. I am grateful and appreciative, but I also want to remind people that someone's happiness over building their family through adoption may also be someone else's sorrow over losing their child for circumstances they couldn't control. Gotcha Day feels like a day of fake smiles if we don't acknowledge that it's also about loss, not just gain.'---Sophie Johnson, author
What We Forget To Talk About When We Celebrate Adoption
www.huffingtonpost.com
Lots of families celebrate the day they met their adopted child and became a family. But while I appreciate the love and everything else my parents give me, Gotcha Day can be a mixed bag -- one that leaves kids like me sad and confused....
On sale for Kindle less than $2...
On sale for Kindle less than $2...
The Ghost Bride: A Novel (P.S.)
www.amazon.com
"One evening, my father asked me if I would like to become a ghost bride..."Part 19th century novel, part magical journey to the Chinese world of the dead, Yangsze Choo's debut novel The Ghost Bride is a startlingly original historical fantasy infused with Chinese folklore, romantic int...
The Ghost Bride: A Novel (P.S.)
www.amazon.com
"One evening, my father asked me if I would like to become a ghost bride..."Part 19th century novel, part magical journey to the Chinese world of the dead, Yangsze Choo's debut novel The Ghost Bride is a startlingly original historical fantasy infused with Chinese folklore, romantic int...
