The Jade BraceletKregel Publications - 304 Seiten A heartfelt story of three women, bound together by family ties, yet torn apart by conflicts and differences. Elsa--lively, willful, and resentful of her mother's domination--struggles for acceptance on her own terms. Born in China, yet not Chinese; American, but foreign to America, she is torn by opposite cultures. Rachel, Elsa's stern mother, is a reluctant missionary and turns to Crystal, Elsa's daughter, for solace. Will a trip back to China and a long-lost jade bracelet bring reconciliation for the three women? |
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... church, going into the village, or heading for the train station to pick up the mail. But a stranger stepped out, an old Chinese man scratching his ribs and shivering. He spit in the sand and fumbled with the drawstring of his pants ...
... church, going into the village, or heading for the train station to pick up the mail. But a stranger stepped out, an old Chinese man scratching his ribs and shivering. He spit in the sand and fumbled with the drawstring of his pants ...
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... church of the same gray brick, its double wooden doors decorated with peeling orange paint. Ahead, a lower wall made of open-scrolled brickwork blocked their way. Wu Shong held open its little gate and led them into a small inner ...
... church of the same gray brick, its double wooden doors decorated with peeling orange paint. Ahead, a lower wall made of open-scrolled brickwork blocked their way. Wu Shong held open its little gate and led them into a small inner ...
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... church feasts at Shungtau; there, the Chinese had used their chopsticks to pick up rice, carefully plucking out bits of meat or greens. But these people poured vinegar and soy sauce onto their helpings, dipped their chopsticks into ...
... church feasts at Shungtau; there, the Chinese had used their chopsticks to pick up rice, carefully plucking out bits of meat or greens. But these people poured vinegar and soy sauce onto their helpings, dipped their chopsticks into ...
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... church doors with bright orange lacquer and kept the sandy compound raked smooth. Papa hired a cook, Fu Liu. He wasn't as friendly as the one in Shungtau. His lips were thick, and the top one curled up as though he was always sneering ...
... church doors with bright orange lacquer and kept the sandy compound raked smooth. Papa hired a cook, Fu Liu. He wasn't as friendly as the one in Shungtau. His lips were thick, and the top one curled up as though he was always sneering ...
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... church . Mama , usually so slim and dainty , looked as round as Tweedledee , in layers and scarves and heavy Mongolian boots . In the church , the only warm spot was near the round iron stove and its long , crooked pipe stretching over ...
... church . Mama , usually so slim and dainty , looked as round as Tweedledee , in layers and scarves and heavy Mongolian boots . In the church , the only warm spot was near the round iron stove and its long , crooked pipe stretching over ...
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Seite 13 - The Holy Supper is kept, indeed, In whatso we share with another's need; Not what we give, but what we share, ! For the gift without the giver is bare; Who gives himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and me.
Seite 290 - The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Seite 158 - The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and give thee peace.
Seite 103 - Jolissa came running into the dining room to see what all the fuss was about.
Seite 198 - When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a nurse.
Seite 119 - He went to the front door and opened it a crack, then held it wider, looking all around.
Seite 292 - Eisa bit her lip and took a deep breath. Might as well get it over with. "She's planning to give it to you for a wedding gift.