{"product_id":"a-heart-to-survive-first-novel-in-the-collingwood-series-paperback","title":"A Heart To Survive: first Novel in the Collingwood Series - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Fillis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Collingwood Series is Canadian historical fiction at its best...Readers are in for an extraordinary read that blends a coming-of-age experience with a window into Canadian culture, race relations of the 1950s, romance, and a young immigrant's ability to persevere against all odds.\" - Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1950s, 14-year-old Tao Wen Shun, the trustworthy son of an educated Chinese family, flees China, leaving his home and family behind - but what awaits him in Canada?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterweaving themes of love, loyalty, and the pull of family across continents, Winson's struggle is caught between honoring his promise to build a new life in Canada and his yearning to reunite with his family in China. Themes of family, cultural identity, and conscience common to most all immigration stories are explored in this story of resilience, cultural heritage, ethics, and deep humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing could prepare Wen Shun for the unexpected challenges he experiences in this compelling novel inspired by actual events. Book one in a series that takes readers on an epic journey into the historical past of two nations divided by culture and continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans of Celeste Ng's \u003ci\u003eOur Missing Hearts\u003c\/i\u003e and Lisa See's \u003ci\u003eLady Tan's Circle of Women\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e will enjoy this riveting saga of history, suspense, and love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written\u003c\/b\u003e. I highly recommend it to readers who enjoy mysteries, adventure stories, and a contrast between cultures.\" Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's an exciting read that is \u003cb\u003ebased on actual events \u003c\/b\u003eand will have the reader eagerly anticipating the next novel in the series.\" Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An extremely intriguing story. I \u003cb\u003edid not want to put this book down\u003c\/b\u003e and I \u003cb\u003edid not want it to end\u003c\/b\u003e. The author brought all his amazing characters to life.\" Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This was an \u003cb\u003eeye opener\u003c\/b\u003e from the beginning. I loved the story from the first chapter, \u003cb\u003ea page turner\u003c\/b\u003e.\" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fast moving and t\u003cb\u003ehought-provoking \u003c\/b\u003ehistorical novel.\" Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book opened my eyes to the plight of human trafficking victims from China in the 1950's and I was as equally captivated by the cast of \u003cb\u003ememorable characters\u003c\/b\u003e as I was by the historical context.\" Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book themes are still remarkably familiar in today's world - racism, discrimination, trafficking and made for a \u003cb\u003ewonderful book club discussion\u003c\/b\u003e. A great read.\" Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I just \u003cb\u003ecouldn't put these books down\u003c\/b\u003e. I had to let you know how deeply this story has touched me. So many themes that resonate for people like me, who came to the US and had to fight harder than anyone else just to be 'equal' to everyone else. Thank you for bringing these stories to us, and for making them so alive, genuine, and beautifully put together. I laughed and cried. You \u003cb\u003etouched my heart.\u003c\/b\u003e\" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor's Note: the Collingwood Series should be read in chronological order and not as individual stand-alone titles because of the background of events, characters, and storylines in \u003ci\u003eA Heart to Survive\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058513920139,"sku":"9781735937205","price":31.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/K6d0AZjrLx9781735937205.webp?v=1779544213","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/a-heart-to-survive-first-novel-in-the-collingwood-series-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}