The Palest Ink, Kay Bratt
The Palest Ink, Kay Bratt
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The Palest Ink

Author: Kay Bratt

Narrator: Will Damron

Unabridged: 12 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 10/27/2015

Synopsis

“A deftly crafted and riveting read from beginning to end.” —Midwest Book ReviewWhen two lost souls find love, their devotion may be the ultimate sacrifice.During China’s most chaotic period in history, a revolution creates thousands of innocent victims. Fearful citizens turn against one another and anyone accused of disloyalty to Chairman Mao is at risk of being sentenced to death. When best friends Pony Boy and Benfu get caught in the chaos, they must make heart-wrenching decisions regarding family, friendship, and courage.The prequel to the beloved Tales of the Scavenger’s Daughters series, The Palest Ink depicts the trials of two young men—and the women they love—during the tumultuous years of the Cultural Revolution.

About Kay Bratt

Kay Bratt is a child advocate and author of the series Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters and the acclaimed memoir of the years she spent working in Chinese orphanages, Silent Tears: A Journey of Hope in a Chinese Orphanage. She has actively volunteered for several nonprofit organizations, including An Orphan’s Wish (AOW) and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglected children. In China, she was honored with the Pride of the City award for humanitarian work. After living in China for several years, Bratt now resides in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina with her husband, daughter, dog, and cat.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rochelle

I received an uncorrected digital proof of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to the author, Kay Bratt, Lake Union Publishing, and NetGalley. Publication date: October 27, 2015 "The palest ink is better than the best memory." What should have been a compelling read--t......more

Goodreads review by Kelli

Beautiful story that gives readers a look inside China's cultural revolution, and all it's heartbreak, terror, and betrayal told through the eyes of two boys who become men while learning about loyalty, honor, and love.......more

Quotes

“Bratt brings to life the struggle of two individuals during China’s terrible time that all should know about with an honest, yet compassionate, style. She brings us as close as we ever want to be to an evil time, yet shows some found the courage to preserve their dignity. A must read.” —Mingmei Yip, author of Skeleton Women and other China-inspired novels“If you enjoy history, revolution, courage, romance, and family, then [The Palest Ink] will make a great work for your library. Kay Bratt has given us a work of intensity.” —Blogcritics.org“Bratt has done her research and presents the tale of those tumultuous years in a fascinating narrative.” —WanderlustAndChineseInk.com

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