Thousand Pieces of Gold: A Biographical Novel - Softcover

McCunn, Ruthanne Lum

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9780932538086: Thousand Pieces of Gold: A Biographical Novel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0932538088 ISBN 13: 9780932538086

Publisher: Design Enterprises of San Francisco, 1981

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Book by McCunn, Ruthanne Lum

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About the Author:

Ruthanne Lum McCunn was born in Hong Kong and has published seven books on the experiences of Chinese people in America; more than 275,000 copies of her books are in print.

Review:

"[A] story of struggle and survival as a woman-and slave-in China and the American West . . . Fast-paced and entertaining-packed with adventure, drama, and inspiration."
-Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, San Francisco Chronicle

"From Shanghai to San Francisco, Lalu Nathoy's courageous journey is an important contribution to the history of pioneer women."
-Ms. Magazine

"This biographical novel has plenty of suspense and a strong story line. Reading it is a liberal education in one phase of pioneer life in the West."
-Lucille McDonald, Seattle Times

"A valuable book that gives Chinese Americans another true heroine."
-Maxine Hong Kingston

"Ruthanne Lum McCunn has woven an enthralling work of fiction from the true-life story of Lalu Nathoy."
-Elena Brunet, Los Angeles Times

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