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  • The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling

  • By: Wai Chim
  • Narrated by: Wai Chim
  • Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

Anna Chiu has her hands full looking after her siblings and helping out at her dad’s restaurant, all while her mum stays in bed. The new delivery boy Rory is a welcome distraction and even though things aren’t right at home, Anna’s starting to feel like she could just be a normal teen.

But when Mum finally gets out of bed, things go from bad to worse. And as Mum’s condition worsens, Anna and her family question everything they understand about themselves and each other.
©2019 Wai Chim (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
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Critic Reviews

"Heart-wrenching... The novel provides an insightful look at the powerful role food plays in our emotional lives." (New York Times)

"Gritty details lend depth to this viscerally powerful tale of a teen struggling to help her troubled family." (Kirkus)

"The stoic resilience of the Chiu family is inspiring." (Alice Pung, author of Unpolished Gem)

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  • Kim
  • 28-02-2023

an empathetic story for all families

Believed the story would be about stereotypical Asian family. Turns out it's about all families.

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