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Author: Denise Chong

📘 The concubine's children by Denise Chong

Denise Chong chronicles the remarkable story of her grandmother, whom a Chinese immigrant brought to Canada as a young concubine. Supported by letters, photographs and memories, the book spans two worlds: a rural Chinese village before and after the rise of the Communists, and the vibrant Chinatowns of North America’s west coast. Through the author’s discovery of ancestral photos, the long‑divided family is brought together, revealing the enduring power of kinship and the sacrifices of those who left home for new opportunities.

First publish date: 1994

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Denise Chong

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