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: Ni Wencai came of age in the early days of the Post-Mao era. He holds a B.A. in Law from Nanjing Normal University, and a M.A.in Economics from Macquarie University in Australia. He had a three-decades career in the county government of his hometown Gaoyou, Jiangsu Province, serving as Deputy Mayor, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, and Chairman of the Gaoyou People's Political Consultative Conference. Ni Wencai's interests extend far beyond his bureaucratic duties. He is an avid historian, writer and philatelist, and has continued to be a prolific scholar and writer in his official retirement. Aside from Love Without Borders, his publications include《故事里 的故事-1931年高邮特大洪灾和运堤修复历史再现纪实》The 1931 Flood Disaster at Gaoyou and Restoration of the Canal Dykes; the historical novel 《驿站风云》Storms Over the Postal Station, which became the basis for a popular television series; and numerous articles about local historical figures and events. He is the honorary president of the National Philatelist Museum in Gaoyou.
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