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A Certain Smile
A Certain Smile
Author: Judith Michael
ISBN-13: 9780449224267
ISBN-10: 0449224260
Publication Date: 2/29/2000
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
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An American designer moves to China and meets a man whose life and culture will change her forever. Sensuous soulmates!
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A heartbreaking account of love. tale of love from 2 different people who find soul-mates in each other.
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An American clothing designer and widowed mother of two teeagers, Miranda Graham arrives in China and is immediately overwhelmed by life in that faraway place. Then whe meets Yuan Li, son of an American soldier and Chinese mother--and suddenly two worlds, two cultures, and two hearts collide. As Miranda bravely explores vistas beyond the safe, ordered limits of her own life, she is inexorably drawn to Yuan, a man who embodies all the hardship, dignity, and mystery of China. Their love is an unexpected awakening of body, mind and spirit--even as the intrusive government and Yuan's ambitious son threaten their newfound joy, propelling them toward the most shattering choice two lovers can make.
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great story