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The Secret Mother

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Pub Date 14 Sep 2015 | Archive Date 4 Mar 2016


Description

Mai Ling is chasing the Chinese dream. She’s escaping to the city, seeking a new life, running away from the old customs of arranged marriage and domestic drudgery.

The Secret Mother puts a face to the label Made in China. It tells the bitter sweet story of a girl – like millions of others – willing to risk everything. The Secret Mother uncovers the life of Mai Ling, a sixteen year old who follows the Chinese dream and pays the highest price

Mai Ling is chasing the Chinese dream. She’s escaping to the city, seeking a new life, running away from the old customs of arranged marriage and domestic drudgery.

The Secret Mother puts a face to...


A Note From the Publisher

The Secret Mother was chosen for publication by book groups from around the UK.

The Secret Mother was chosen for publication by book groups from around the UK.


Advance Praise

"You cannot fail to be moved by this story of the tenacity of a mother's love." Deborah Swift

"You cannot fail to be moved by this story of the tenacity of a mother's love." Deborah Swift


Marketing Plan

Lovereading review, Manchester Evening Post.

Lovereading review, Manchester Evening Post.


Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9780993287459
PRICE £3.99 (GBP)

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I have read many books about China, pre revolution, during the revolution but this one gave me an insight into the economic revolution. It is the story of Mai Ling a 16 year old girl fighting to try and make her life better despite the way women are treated in China during this time. The story is also about the twins she gave up and when grown up go back to China to try and understand why?
I was hooked all the way and would definitely recommend this book.

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I absolutely loved this book. It had some great characters and the contrasts of cultures between China and Manchester made it different from any other book I've read. I would definitely recommend this book.

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