My Other Heart - Emma Nanami Strenner - książka

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Jennie Godfrey describes it as a "beautifully told story of family, identity, loss, and belonging," while Jean Kwok finds it "poignant and powerful." Nussaibah Younis praises it as "beautifully written and accomplished," and Jessica Stanley notes it is "authentic and full of life." Emily Itami, author of "Fault Lines," shares her attachment to the story, having been "completely immersed in the lives of these very special characters" from Philadelphia's suburbs to Saigon's streets, expressing sorrow upon finishing it. The narrative begins in May 1998, when Mimi Traung and her infant daughter wait at Philadelphia airport for a flight to Vietnam. A life-altering event occurs during this time. Fast forward seventeen years to the calm suburbs of Chestnut Hill, where two best friends delve into their lineage and plan their summer adventures. Sabrina is heading to China to connect with her mother's family, while Kit is set to travel to Tokyo, believing her birth mother is Japanese. Both women are on a quest for identity. Eventually, Mimi, Kit, and Sabrina cross paths, confronting their true selves and challenging their beliefs about belonging and the significance of familial connections. Reader reviews applaud it as an "emotional whirlwind," a "magnificent coming-of-age novel," and describe it as both heart-wrenching and life-affirming, spanning across decades and continents, yet retaining an intimate and moving essence. It is a story that's difficult to put down, offering a unique twist on traditional coming-of-age tales.