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Dreams of Joy

By: Lisa See
Narrated by: Janet Song
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Reunite with Pearl and May from Shanghai Girls, and Pearl’s daughter Joy in the midst of China's Great Leap Forward. A continuation of the characters from her best seller Shanghai Girls.

Nineteen-year-old Joy Louie has run away from her home in 1950s America to start a new life in China. Idealistic and unafraid, she believes that Chairman Mao is on the side of the people, despite what her family keeps telling her.

Meanwhile, Pearl returns to China to bring Joy home - if she can. For Mao has launched his Great Leap Forward, and each passing season brings ever greater hardship. Pearl must use her contacts from her decadent childhood in 1930s Shanghai to find a way to safety - and a chance of joy for them both.

©2011 Lisa See (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Historical Fiction China Sagas Literary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Imperial Japan
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Where does Dreams of Joy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In the top 10

Which character – as performed by Janet Song – was your favorite?

Pearl and Joy were both amazing.

Any additional comments?

A interesting look at the times ,lies and hardships faced by the chineese people during
the late 40s and early 50s
The novel shows the strength of bonds , love & ties over the decades.

Hardship and sadness of the times of the times

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