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An Orphan's Song
Little Jean's life shatters on Pearl Harbor Day, when her mother, just 35, dies of pneumonia. Seven-year-old Jean and her three sisters are thrust into an unknown orphanage life, when her father says, "I'll be back soon." So much for promises. Struggling through hardships, the resilient orphans look for sunshine in a world of darkness. Worries of separation and fears about the future cloud Jean's childhood. But she never loses hope, wishing for things other children take for granted. Eventually her wishes are fulfilled.
204 pages, Paperback
First published April 19, 2004
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July 25, 2015
My review on this book may be a bit biased because it's a true story about my grandfather Arthur's four sisters. So naturally I was emotional reading my Aunt Jean's recollection of what the five of them went through. I'd always heard stories from my grandfather about his side of everything, so it was very interesting hearing my aunt's side and having it written down so I could always look back and read it, or show it to my children some day.
What the five of them went through was heart breaking, but I can assure you the story ends beautifully. Even now, years after the book was published, the different families have grown larger. And after years of searching, Aunt Doris was finally found. The family was thrilled to find her and My grandfather was able to reunite with her one last time, just a few short years before he passed away in March. I know that meant the world to him.
If you're looking for a beautiful, true story, about struggle, love and family- not just the kind you're born into but the kind you adopt along the way too- then this is a great book for you.
What the five of them went through was heart breaking, but I can assure you the story ends beautifully. Even now, years after the book was published, the different families have grown larger. And after years of searching, Aunt Doris was finally found. The family was thrilled to find her and My grandfather was able to reunite with her one last time, just a few short years before he passed away in March. I know that meant the world to him.
If you're looking for a beautiful, true story, about struggle, love and family- not just the kind you're born into but the kind you adopt along the way too- then this is a great book for you.
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April 7, 2021I love this book. Of course I am somewhat biased because the director and matron of the orphanage are my maternal grandparents. I never met my grandfather but my grandmother is still the most wonderful person that I can truly say I have ever known, in memory now.
This book really hit me when I read it. I bought copies for all my cousins and brother to read. I also called and spoke with Jean, the author. I sent her numerous photos of the orphanage and copies from my grandmother's diary. I in fact have an original of the photo in the back of the book.
How awesome it was to read a true life account of someone so dear to me. Thank you forever, Jean.
This book really hit me when I read it. I bought copies for all my cousins and brother to read. I also called and spoke with Jean, the author. I sent her numerous photos of the orphanage and copies from my grandmother's diary. I in fact have an original of the photo in the back of the book.
How awesome it was to read a true life account of someone so dear to me. Thank you forever, Jean.
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