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Kensington
March 2010
On Sale: March 1, 2010
352 pages
ISBN: 075824181X
EAN: 9780758241818
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Romance Contemporary
From the acclaimed author of Peach Blossom Pavilion
comes a lush and lyrical novel of East and West—and of one
young woman’s search for her heart’s true calling… When twenty-year-old Meng Ning declares that she wants to be
a Buddhist nun, her mother is aghast. In her eyes, a nun’s
life means only deprivation—“no freedom, no love, no meat.”
But to Meng Ning, it means the chance to control her own
destiny, and to live in an oasis of music, art, and poetry
far from her parents’ unhappy union. With an enigmatic nun known as Yi Kong, “Depending on
Emptiness,” as her mentor, Meng Ning spends the next ten
years studying abroad, disdaining men, and preparing to
enter the nunnery. Then, a fire breaks out at her Buddhist
retreat, and Meng Ning is carried to safety by Michael
Fuller, a young American doctor. The unprecedented physical
contact stirs her curiosity. And as their tentative
friendship grows intimate, Meng Ning realizes she must
choose between the sensual and the spiritual life. From the austere beauty of China’s Buddhist temples to the
whirlwind of Manhattan’s social elite, and the brilliant
bustle of Paris and Hong Kong, here is a novel of joy and
heartbreak—and of the surprising paths that lead us where we
most need to be.
Comments
34 comments posted.
Re: Petals From The Sky
This sounds interesting. I'd love to get my hands on a copy.
(Rosie Nguy 8:03pm September 18, 2010)
Your new book sounds like a must read.
(Ginger Hinson 1:05am September 20, 2010)
This story sounds so fascinating and has prompted me to put your other novel on my TBR list also.
(Joanne Reynolds 8:12am September 20, 2010)
I like the short blurb on your next book, Song of the Silk Road.
(Diane Sadler 9:56am September 20, 2010)
This sounds like an amazing read and not like anything I have read before.
(Kirsten Kimball 11:20am September 20, 2010)
Sounds like a fascinating read. I would certainly love to win and try out your books.
Maybe I'll have to put you on my auto-buy list.
Valerie
in Germany
(Valerie Bongards 12:27pm September 20, 2010)
honor me with your book!
(Debbi Shaw 12:34pm September 20, 2010)
I would love to get a copy of your new book.
I've read several of Lisa See's and enjoyed them very much.Thanks so much.
(Cynde Mitchell 1:00pm September 20, 2010)
Second comment-are any of your books hardcover?Our library can order books for us but they have to be hardcover.Thanks again
(Cynde Mitchell 1:02pm September 20, 2010)
Exploring a culture different from my own is always a treat. We have so much to learn from each other. Your books put me in a place my mind can explore.
(Elizabeth Parzino 1:03pm September 20, 2010)
What a great article. I've read Petals and loved it. It will make a great holiday gift, along with Peach Blossom Pavillion!
(Susan Kason 1:59pm September 20, 2010)
This sounds so interesting. I find stories set in Asia riveting and strong women characters are the absolute best. Throw in a few sparkling cities like Manhattan and Paris and I would be in heaven reading this one. I find reading about Buddhism and other world religions fascinating.
(Karen Gervasi 2:28pm September 20, 2010)
Your book sounds fascinating... thanks for sharing!
(Colleen Conklin 2:30pm September 20, 2010)
Reading about different cultures is always fun and enlightening. Please enter me in your contest.
(Sue Farrell 2:48pm September 20, 2010)
It sounds like you have enough twists in the book to keep the pages turning. I love any books about that culture, and can't get enough about it!! I'm sure it was slightly painful for you to write, as well, and I'm glad that you wrote it. This book will go to the front of my books to read list!! I also can't wait to read the next one in the series. Please keep them coming!!
(Peggy Roberson 2:57pm September 20, 2010)
Both books sound lovely and the premise of the third, well...
(Kelli Jo Calvert 3:30pm September 20, 2010)
On my list when next at Amazon.
Blessings,
Marjorie
(Marjorie Carmony 3:30pm September 20, 2010)
Fascinating and unique novel. Wishing you much success and happiness.
(Sharon Berger 3:55pm September 20, 2010)
Sounds wonderful to read.. would like to.
(Danielle Pontow 4:09pm September 20, 2010)
what a lovely book
(Vikki Parman 4:31pm September 20, 2010)
Sounds really good. I want to read this one.
(Cheryl Lynne 4:57pm September 20, 2010)
I love your work; Petals from the Sky was a wonderful novel. I love the was the dual worlds of the Chinese culture are highlighted. I felt immersed in the world you created in your book. I can't wait for a glimpse at your new novel.
(Brandi Evans 5:02pm September 20, 2010)
This sounds amazing. I can't wait to read more.
(Mary Preston 5:53pm September 20, 2010)
Your stories approach women and their ultimate destiny with a different prospective and cultural difference. I am anxious to read them.
(Rosemary Krejsa 7:53pm September 20, 2010)
The book sounds wonderful, perfect for fall reading!
(Peggy Cole 9:58pm September 20, 2010)
I have read very few novels with a Chinese or nun heroine, and absolutely none with a Buddhist nun heroine. This sounds like a fascinating and emotional premise
(Maya Missani 10:06pm September 20, 2010)
It is interesting how cultural perspective affects the way a life choice is seen. A certain life style may be accepted and admired in one culture, but considered inappropriate in others. Your books sound most interesting.
(Patricia Barraclough 11:33pm September 20, 2010)
I haven't read too many fictional books regarding the Silk Road except in non-fictional. It's good to have an entertaining story in that background.
(Kai Wong 12:24pm September 21, 2010)
The book sounds great. Instead of enlightenment, Meng Ning can achieve enlightenment about love.
(S Tieh 12:58pm September 21, 2010)
I love historical fiction and
this is an area that I'm totally unfamiliar with so WOOHOO! new
books to add to my list. Sounds
absolutely fascinating!
(Lisa Richards 11:57am September 21, 2010)
I've been eying this book for a while now and would be honored to win this book in your contest.
Thanks for putting it out there.
(Karen Appleby 2:36pm September 21, 2010)
Your book sounds great. Congratulations on your first book.
(Pam Howell 4:19pm September 21, 2010)
Please enter me in your great contest from freshfiction.com and please let me know when I am a winner too. God Bless Everyone. Cecilia
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 8:16pm September 21, 2010)
Please enter me in the contest
(Rhonda Lomazow 8:58am July 24, 2012)
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