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Layne Wong is a novelist and author of the book Shanghai Love, a historical fiction novel about an unlikely love between a Chinese herbalist and a Jewish refugee in Shanghai during World War II. Wong is an advocate for stories that infuse personal heritage into the narrative tapestry. Weaving her Chinese heritage with that of her Jewish conversion (and later marriage) she explores a little-known historical connection when these cultures collided as a result of Hitler’s rampage and World War II, including how immigrants dealt with integrating within an unfamiliar environment. Wong’s lively and interactive “show and tell” exchange also focuses on Chinese medicine basics and how they compare with Western medicine, as well as the rich Chinese cultural beliefs involving matchmaking, ghost marriages, and baby naming ceremonies. As a writer who believes in stories with a cultural lens, Wong also addresses ways to explore and expand diversity and awareness.
From the Author: I was inspired to write this book as a result of my own diverse marriage and struggles for personal identity. Many cultures have influenced me in positive ways. I wanted to explore unusual times in history where the human spirit rises above outward differences in the name of love. Along my journey to write this book, many wonderful people have shared their own stories with me. I love hearing new perspectives and welcome readers to share theirs!
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