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Distant Land of My Father, The

by Bo Caldwell

Published: 2002
Paperback : 384 pages

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Recommended to book clubs by 3 of 3 members.

Our book club had many comments and shared personal experiences. Picking on appetisers, red and white wine followed withe decaf and cherry pie and cookies!

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"The distant land of my Father"by Marilyn B. (see profile) 02/22/18

Good read. Very distinctive , memorable characters. The father loved his family but he was a complicated , selfish character. Bo Caldwell composed this story with interesting facts of history and brought... (read more)

"Beautifully Written!!"by Mary L. (see profile) 05/22/12

Great read, wonderful characters that are fully developed and stay with you long after you've finished the book!

"Distant Land of My Father"by Lynn V. (see profile) 06/14/09

Well written, page turner, every character is likable. The story of a family caught up in the downfall of Shanghai. It will give your club a lot to talk about.

"A woman describes the events of her life all centering around her complex father, a businessman. The book takes us back and forth from Shanghai to Los Angeles between the 1940s to the 1980's"by Julie G. (see profile) 10/17/07

Excellent book I would recommend to everyone. It is a historical novel filled with complex characters and detailed locations. I felt I was reading a black and white movie from the 40's...although much... (read more)

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