The Lost Daughters of China by Karin Evans Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Lost Daughters of China
Book Review: Reviewer's Comments
Summary: 5 Stars
Following are quotes from writers who read the book in galley form:"A wonderful book. The Lost Daughters of China is not only an evocative memoir on East-West adoption, but a bridge to East-West understanding of human rights in China. Evans' discussion of the economic and cultural pressures that affect Chinese families is well researched, intelligent, and balanced. Moreover, she provides a thoughtful view on what parents must convey with regard to the dual legacies of their adopted child."
--Amy Tan
"Exceptional, gutsy, and very well written."
--Anchee Min, Red Azalea
"Powerful. Each page of this book was stained by my tears. Important. The Lost Daughters of China is not simply a journey of a child, a man and woman, but history of cultural mixing at the end of the millennium." --Belle Yang, BaBa, A Return to China Upon My Father's Shoulders
"A 'superfluous girl' myself, I am deeply moved by this book. The Lost Daughters of China is written with loving care and deserves the attention of everyone who wants to understand what the human heart cries for." --Hong Ying, Daughter of the River
"Lyrically written, precisely observed, and emotionally evocative, The Lost Daughters of China is a cross cultural adventure of the soul. Did I tear up a little reading it? Yeah, a little. But I laughed in equal measure. Evans is simply dazzling." --Tim Cahill
"In this balanced account of the extraordinarily complex issues involving the lost daughters of China, Evans is respectful of the Chinese, of adoptive parents, and of the rights of women. She is a wise, great-hearted woman who writes from both a personal and a cultural perspective. As I read this book, I thought of so many friends who would love it. I believe you will love it too." Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia.
"There has been much press about rescuing (adopting) baby girls from China's oppressive sociopolitical climate, but little about the women and men who are losing their daughters. Here, Evans gives us a whole story, both moving and jarring. This is the book I have been waiting to see." Jan Waldron, author of Giving Away Simone
"Breathtaking-an unforgettable story. The Lost Daughters of China describes not only the tragedy of social engineering, but the healing power of a mother's love." Iris Chang, author of The Rape of Nanking.
Book Review: Disappointing
Summary: 3 Stars
After reading rave reviews, I was disappointed that the book didn't have more insights into the phenomena of the lost girls. It did have insights, and a few things I didn't know, for which I had to wade through a lot of the authors personal, repetitive emotions about her own adopted daughter. It was interesting, but limited in its eventual scope and insight. The cultural issues were handled sensitively, but I wouldn't say there was more than journalistic depth to them. I'm glad I read it, but It's not worth reading twice.Book Review: Really a fine and well balanced book about China adoption
Summary: 5 Stars
...This book is regarded as by far the best on the topic of adoption from China, its causes and circumstances. Evans has written a finely crafted and well-balanced book, and its depth far exceeds that of the average piece of journalism.Book Review: Wonderful book - a must read for adoptive parents to be!
Summary: 4 Stars
I read this book in two days as I found it so interesting. I found this book truely lovely and well written - a pleasure to read. The information that is given is well conveyed and I found myself laughing at times and crying at times whilst reading it. It contains lots of information regarding the Chinese way and describes what a lovely country it is taking us through landscapes and rivers with well written descriptions. My only down point on this book is that I feel she could have told us more about her daughter and the feelings she experienced during the lead up to and the adoption itself. Otherwise I would certainly recommend this book to anyone about to embark on an adoption, or just curious. There are some beautifully written pieces of poetry and chinese thoughts and proverbs and I really feel that this is a very touching and sensitive book that will provoke many different feelings inside you!Book Review: 3-level coverage.
Summary: 5 Stars
As trainers for prospective adopters, we're always on the look-out for books that cover not only the autobiographical level (our infertility, our choices, our personal history) but also give information as to how things normally progress (assessment, "home-study", agencies, health issues, travel etc) and cover the structural level too. Adoption needs to be seen and understood in a social, cultural, religious, linguistic, political context, and the adopters also need to have at least an inkling of the relevant national and international law, international conventions etc. In 2005, over 42% of intercountry adoptions in Sweden were of children from China. This book we highly recommend to couples and singles thinking of adopting from China. It covers all three levels, has a comprehensive bibliography for further reading and is easy to read and discuss during training courses.