Häftad, Engelska, 2011
250 kr
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Eleanor Liu – författare
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7 produkter
7 produkter
- Inbunden, Engelska, 2011
401 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2011
123 kr
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The red string of fate, or the red thread of destiny is an East Asian belief originating inChinese legend. According to this myth, the gods tie an invisible red string around the anklesof those who are destined to marry each other. The deity in charge of gthe red threadh isbelieved to be Yue Xia Lao (V) the old lunar matchmaker god in charge of marriages.The two connected are destined lovers, regardless of time, place or circumstances. Thismagical cord may stretch or tangle, but never break.
This book recounts events and circumstances that shaped and determined the course ofEleanorfs life. Her childhood in a loving family, church, schooling, scouting, camping andfriendships were all important. Her marriage to a Chinese man in 1950 was unusual in theSouth. Their work, studies, family, trips with anecdotes of people and places are included.Descriptions of China since 1973 recount the many changes she has witnessed and give aunique perspective.
- Häftad, Engelska, 2011
262 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2014
56 kr
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Ai Li (I Lee) is a happy little Chinese girl with red apple cheeks, black, shoe button eyes and straight shiny black hair just like an Oriental doll. She lives in a remote mountainous region of Central China near the Milo River in the Pingjiang District of Hunan Province. Her family consists of Mama, Baba, NaiNai and YeYe (names Chinese children call their parents and grandparents). Baba and YeYe are farmers, NaiNai and Mama often help with the farm work, too. - Häftad, Engelska, 2015
261 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2015
57 kr
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The title comes from the Chinese proverb Those who are destined to meet are connected by an invisible red thread. It may stretch, twist, or tangle but will never break.This book recounts events and circumstances that shaped and determined the course of Eleanors life. Her childhood in a loving family, church, schooling, scouting, camping, and friendships were all important to her. Her marriage to a Chinese man in 1950 was unusual in the South. Their work, studies, family, trips with anecdotes of people and places are included. Descriptions of China since 1973 recount the many changes she has witnessed and give a unique perspective.
