Gweilo Moments: Notes From Hong Kong on Motherhood, Adoption, Mid-Life and Cats [Paperback]

Robin Minietta (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 2005

How does one go about opening one's heart to an abused six-year old boy who speaks not one word of English? What do menopause and kudzu have in common? Where do we turn for that extra dose of courage, or an extra dollop of humor to help us through the day? 'Gweilo Moments', a collection of interlocking essays by Robin Minietta, is a thoughtful -- and, provocative -- meditation on lives that unfold against the backdrop of Hong Kong. Both poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, Minietta's debut book showcases a strong, clear intelligent woman's voice. "... heartwrenchingly real ... Minietta earns the reader's full attention and grips it until the last page." -- South China Morning Post; "East and West not so much clash as confusingly bump into each other ... Searingly honest and personal." -- BC Magazine

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Chameleon Press Ltd (June 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9889706172
• ISBN-13: 978-9889706173
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,341,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars FASCINATING AND WELL-WRITTEN, October 20, 2010

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Mark Seals (Seattle: South Lake Washington) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gweilo Moments: Notes From Hong Kong on Motherhood, Adoption, Mid-Life and Cats (Paperback)

This is such a vivid portrait of an American family living in Hong Kong, that I found myself wishing I could drop by and hang out with them. I hope the author writes more, about anything whatsoever - she has a voice I know I would want to read no matter what she was talking about.

Highest recommendation. I look forward to her next book, and hope it will be out soon!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful & Heartfelt Collection of Stories, February 15, 2006

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S. Han (Bellevue, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gweilo Moments: Notes From Hong Kong on Motherhood, Adoption, Mid-Life and Cats (Paperback)

Robin Minietta writes exquisitely and I was touched by her searing honesty and candor in describing her trials and tribulations in trying to conceive, facing menopause, losing a parent, and living in an adopted land. She brings a keen journalistic eye for detail to her tales of expatriate living in Hong Kong, and conveys a joy for life and adventure. Above all, her stories of love for her children will resonate with parents everywhere.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gweilo Moments, July 13, 2005

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greener "a reader, not writer" (oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gweilo Moments: Notes From Hong Kong on Motherhood, Adoption, Mid-Life and Cats (Paperback)

Wow! A wonderful, heartfelt book about real life experiences. Robin Minietta is a true writer, who grabs you and keeps you reading. From her change at 10, to her realalistic views of adoption, to her families love (and hardships). I laughed and cried, a lot! I can't wait for her next novel. I am so impressed with this author...bravo!