Girl In Translation by Jean Kwok - This was the book I'd been waiting for! Once begun, I couldn't put it down. It's the story of Kimberly, who moves from Hong Kong to America with her mom. Her evil aunt gives them a job in her sweatshop, and arranges for them to live in an unheated apartment in an abandoned building in a terrible neighborhood. I don't want to say one more thing about this book. I absolutely loved it, and hope that you will, too. It's a story of surviving in America in the 1970s or 80s. I chose this one off the book club shelf at the library based on the cover, title and blurb. Although the last few books I've read were enjoyable, this one surpassed expectations. Let me know if you loved it as much as I did.
Her Heart On Her Sleeve: I live in a suburb north of Chicago, and I read, bead, make jewelry, sew, watch TV and movies, crochet, craft, decorate, go to house and garage sales, walk and go on beach walks, listen to music, take pictures, cook and bake, read, and write about all of it on herheartonhersleeve. I have a companion blog called Jewlery by Dianne Sophia at diannesophia.blogspot.com where I write exclusively about my jewelry.
Jewelry By Dianne Sophia: I have been collecting vintage jewelry since I was a girl growing up in Detroit, and have been designing and making jewelry for 15 years. I love to work with pearls and crystals, semi-precious stones, Sterling Silver and Gold, along with vintage beads and materials. I delight in combining shape, pattern and color in new ways. I'm inspired and influenced by my travels and experiences as a reader, writer, photographer and student of life. My blog herheartonhersleeve.blogspot.com chronicles my life in art and popular culture.
1 comment:
I'm so glad you enjoyed the book! Thanks so much for taking the time both to read and to post about it!
Best,
Jean
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