Verwandte Artikel zu Ten Thousand Sorrows
Zu dieser ISBN ist aktuell kein Angebot verfügbar.
Alle Exemplare der Ausgabe mit dieser ISBN anzeigen:
Reseña del editor:
I don't know how old I was when I watched my mother's murder, nor do I know how old I am today.' So opens this beautiful, sad and uplifting memoir. The illegitimate daughter of a Korean peasant and an American GI, Elizabeth spent her early years as a social outcast, because of the Korean taboo against the mixing of races. Ostracized by her mother's family and village, she and her mother were regularly pelted with stones on their way home from the rice fields. Yet because of her mother's love and calm acceptance of her fate, inspired by her deep Buddhist faith, there was a tranquil happiness in the intense and close bond between mother and daughter- until the day Elizabeth's grandfather and uncle came to punish her mother for the dishonour she had brought the family, and hanged her in front of her daughter's eyes. Elizabeth was dumped in an orphanage in Seoul where the orphans were neglected, deprived of all affection, and abused. After some time, she was adopted by an American couple. Brought to America, she found herself surrounded by fanaticism and prejudice- her strict Christian Fundamentalist parents forbade her to remember her own mother and the traumas of her past, and
Biografía del autor:
Elizabeth Kim is now the City Desk Editor of a San Francisco Bay Area newspaper. Ten Thousand Sorrows is her first book.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
- VerlagDoubleday
- Erscheinungsdatum2000
- ISBN 10 0385600526
- ISBN 13 9780385600521
- EinbandTapa dura
- Anzahl der Seiten272
- Bewertung
Weitere beliebte Ausgaben desselben Titels
Beste Suchergebnisse bei AbeBooks
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Ten Thousand Sorrows
Verlag:
Transworld Publishers Ltd, United Kingdom, London
(2000)
ISBN 10: 0385600526
ISBN 13: 9780385600521
Gebraucht
Paperback
Anzahl: 5
Anbieter:
Bewertung
Buchbeschreibung Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. I don't know how old I was when I watched my mother's murder, nor do I know how old I am today.' So opens this beautiful, sad and uplifting memoir. The illegitimate daughter of a Korean peasant and an American GI, Elizabeth spent her early years as a social outcast, because of the Korean taboo against the mixing of races. Ostracized by her mother's family and village, she and her mother were regularly pelted with stones on their way home from the rice fields. Yet because of her mother's love and calm acceptance of her fate, inspired by her deep Buddhist faith, there was a tranquil happiness in the intense and close bond between mother and daughter- until the day Elizabeth's grandfather and uncle came to punish her mother for the dishonour she had brought the family, and hanged her in front of her daughter's eyes. Elizabeth was dumped in an orphanage in Seoul where the orphans were neglected, deprived of all affection, and abused. After some time, she was adopted by an American couple. Brought to America, she found herself surrounded by fanaticism and prejudice- her strict Christian Fundamentalist parents forbade her to remember her own mother and the traumas of her past, and. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR002559883
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 1,68
Währung umrechnen
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Ten Thousand Sorrows
Anbieter:
Bewertung
Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Ten Thousand Sorrows This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 7719-9780385600521
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 4,16
Währung umrechnen
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Ten Thousand Sorrows
Anbieter:
Bewertung
Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mon0003662669
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 4,15
Währung umrechnen
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Ten Thousand Sorrows
Anbieter:
Bewertung
Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CHL1101377
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 2,56
Währung umrechnen
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Ten Thousand Sorrows
Anbieter:
Bewertung
Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CHL1021798
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 2,56
Währung umrechnen
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Ten Thousand Sorrows
Anbieter:
Bewertung
Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 6545-9780385600521
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 4,16
Währung umrechnen
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Ten Thousand Sorrows
Anbieter:
Bewertung
Buchbeschreibung Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers M00385600526-G
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 3,44
Währung umrechnen
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Ten Thousand Sorrows : The Extraordinary Journey of a Korean War Orphan
Verlag:
Transworld Publishers Limited
(2000)
ISBN 10: 0385600526
ISBN 13: 9780385600521
Gebraucht
Hardcover
Anzahl: 1
Anbieter:
Bewertung
Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 38936465-20
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 4,04
Währung umrechnen
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Ten Thousand Sorrows
Anbieter:
Bewertung
Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4481286
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 4,16
Währung umrechnen
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Ten Thousand Sorrows
Anbieter:
Bewertung
Buchbeschreibung hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. Bumped edges and book is warped Second Hand,cover is considerably worn and torn,has been well read and used,pages are sun damaged but contents are complete MAY HAVE PREVIOUS OWNER'S INSCRIPTION Next day dispatch. International delivery available. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mon0000349744
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 2,86
Währung umrechnen