Description:
The book explores human relationships: familial bonds that transcend biological links and the continuing connection of the adoptees and their families with their homeland in China.
Brief description: Vivian Ling has enjoyed a long career teaching Chinese language and literature at Oberlin College and Indiana University, and directing language and cultural immersion programs in Taipei, Shanghai, Kunming and Beijing. She is the author of many academic books, including The Field of Chinese Language Education in the U.S.: A Retrospective of the 20th Century. In retirement, she has reoriented her work to bring Chinese culture out of its academic niche into the mainstream of our interconnected world today. Her recent publications include A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales and The Twelve Animals of the Chinese Zodiac, both designed for all readers young at heart.
Review Quotes:
"Love Without Borders is a powerful testament to the courage, sacrifice, and boundless love of families who have embraced abandoned Chinese children as their own. Through their stories, we are reminded that love transcends borders, cultural barriers, and tense international relations. This book is sure to open hearts, spark conversations, and remind us that all humankind is one family." - Clyde Xi, President, Village of the Stars
"Here are the stories of the parents and children who, against all odds, found each other and built much more than their own families. Told from the unique perspective of Ni Wencai, and expertly edited and translated by Vivian Ling, these stories are a timely testament to the idea that connections between people can be built and sustained beyond borders." - Mark Lenhart, Executive Director, CET Academic Programs