Wings of Silk

By: Li-Ying Lundquist

Narrated by: Jessica Tran

After surviving a childhood under the oppressive rule of Chairman Mao’s “Cultural Revolution", a young, courageous teenager abandons her life in China for the freedom of the unknown in America.

Arriving at the New York City doorstep of family members she’s never met, Ying-Ying has been promised they’ll help her learn English and accomplish her dream of attaining a college degree. But weeks later, she’s kicked out without explanation.

Now a homeless immigrant, Ying-Ying must learn who to trust, how to find work, and how to succeed in a bustling metropolis that looks the other way.

Overcoming obstacles of abandonment, heartbreak, and injustice in a foreign land, she remains fiercely determined to become a woman who will impact the world. An incredible story of second chances, Wings of Silk reminds the listener that underneath the fragile form of an individual, a strong and resilient heart is always ready to take flight.

©2022 Eileen Lundquist (P)2022 Eileen Lundquist

Captivating and beautifully narrated.

I'm glad my friend recommended this book. This book is getting better by the chapter and truly captivating until the end. It left me with wanting more. It tells a story of perseverance of a Chinese girl immigrating to USA with the dream of a better life and education. Unfortunately, things were not better in the US. She encountered challenges one after another from family, marriage, immigration status, etc. Through the twist and turn, problem and mistake in her life, she finally found her life beautifully changed, just like a butterfly.
As inspiring as her life story is, it is also HIS amazing story throughout the journey that revealed His grand purpose just like a beautiful tapestry.
There are 22 chapters in the audiobook and didn't take me a long time to finish it. The narrator truly did a great job in reading it clearly, sometimes using different voices for different persons. Highly recommend it.

Excellent Read

Riveting, colorful good read. Gives some unique, informative perspectives on the cultures of the the two greatest power in the world through a delightful story on how hardship and perseverance mill us into the deeper souls that we become - David Shevick, San Rafael, CA

Most Inane Book I have ever encountered!

After a reasonable start, about an hour in the story line of this book jumps from one ludicrous plot theme to the next. The most irrational and inane things occur, as if the author picked slips of paper suggesting plot lines from a bowl. Furthermore, there are significant inaccuracies in how a plot might unfold - for example, a character "has to" transfer to an Ivy League university because he was flunking out of a State college. The author's pronunciation is poor, and her "acting" of characters other than the protagonist is awkward and grating. I only listened to the end because 1) I liked the main character despite everything ridiculous about her, and 2) the plot was so outrageous I was compelled to see what happened! Definitely would NOT recommend this book!