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Wish You Happy Forever: What China's Orphans Taught Me About Moving Mountains Hardcover – March 11, 2014

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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: HarperOne; 1st Edition edition (March 11, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0062192000
  • ISBN-13: 978-0062192004
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsJenny Would Not Take No for an Answer Her Love won out
By Roger Lauricella, WECS Electric Supply on March 15, 2014
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My family and I have supported Jenny and the Half the Sky Team since their beginnings in the late 90s. This book is a story of love that ending up changing the face of not just the orphanage system in China but the hearts and minds of the Chinese themselves. As a Caucasian father with a Chinese wife and two adopted children from China; a daughter adopted in 1994 (who is now 21) and yes a son adopted in 1995 (who is now 19) we saw first hand the neglect in the Chinese adoption area years before Jenny and Half the Sky started changing hearts and minds. One day in the late 90s in what I believe was Jenny's first mailing to solicit support and funds her story and dreams showed up in our mail. We had been supporting our local Families with Children from China (FCC) group since our first adoption trip to China in 94 but just sending money to help did not seem enough, Jenny's dreams and her love, nurture and stimulation ideas seemed to be what was needed. We jumped on board as we had seen how love, nurture and stimulation had made a difference in the early lives our Children especially our Special Needs Developmentally Delayed son. My Chinese wife said what Jenny was doing was what was needed but the Chinese officials would not like it and she would get a lot of polite "no's". Thankfully as you read Jenny did not seem to understand the meaning of no and the children are the ones who have reaped the success of that pathway. Sometimes people are drawn by a higher calling to make a difference in this world in spite of stereotype and opposition but as this story shows Love tends to win out if the love is based from the heart and is unconditional.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
By Mike N on March 11, 2014
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I first met Jenny Bowen five years ago and as she was giving me a little history of Half the Sky Foundation, she asked me to, “…imagine a couple of women from Japan turning up in Washington and telling the office of Health and Human Services that the way America was taking care of its orphans was all wrong.” That’s the journey Jenny and her team has been on in China for the last 14 years. When she began her quest, China was doing almost everything wrong for its orphans. Neither an expert in child welfare or institutional care, Jenny researched everything she could about the horribly debilitating effects of neglect. She met experts, some of whom immediately understood her vision and offered their support. When she traveled to China to see what could be done, in a cosmic turn of karma, Jenny met Zhang Zhirong, the woman who would become her guide, mentor, and partner. Together they took the first steps towards improving the lives of all of China’s orphans forever.

Jenny’s highly readable and engaging memoir is one of those rare opportunities to get an insider’s glimpse of what it takes to change the world. (Hint: you won’t do it alone and you have to be willing to give yourself to your cause unconditionally.) This book takes us from the moment of Jenny’s inspiration, through the formation of Half the Sky Foundation, an organization that has touched the lives of over 100,000 children, and up to the present day. Half the Sky’s work in China is far from finished and it won’t be done until all orphaned children know the love of family.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn inspiring story of how all of us can make a difference
By Jeremy Hockenstein on March 13, 2014
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This is a beautifully written, inspiring story written by a former screenwriter turned social enterpreneur. Jenny's story demonstrates how humility, a desire to learn and a drive to help others can accomplish anything. While she believes she isn't an expert, Jenny is a teacher for all of us on how to listen, connect with people from different cultures, keep your head down (when possible), and accomplish the impossible.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAmazing story. Reads like a novel.
By Harvey Motulsky on March 12, 2014
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I am a supporter of Half the Sky and have met Jenny once, so of course I got the book the day it came out. I loved it.

If you care about Half the Sky and the care of orphans in China, then you'll definitely want to read this book as it vividly portrays how orphan care has improved over the last 15 years largely due to Half the Sky. Even you never heard of Half the Sky and have no particular interest in China, you may still love this book. It is well written and gripping as it vividly portrays how a dedicated person with a vision (and lots of help) had a huge impact. It's a fascinating and inspiring story, and the book reads like a great novel.

In case you have heard of Nicholas Kristof's Half the Sky organization, there is no connection. This book is about the other (the first) half of the sky!
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5.0 out of 5 starsJenny Bowen's book about her successful quest to make Half the Sky a reality is a gift to all adoptive parents.
By June Ellen on March 19, 2014
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Our daughter was a direct recipient of care provided by Half the Sky's program. Whenever I look at the photos of her with her Nanny, I smile.
This woman, seen only in profile, as she made direct eye contact with our baby girl, was such a blessing.

I have followed Half the Sky since we adopted in 2006, and have donated to the foundation whenever we can. I urge anyone who has been touched by adoption and Half the Sky to consider doing the same.

This book is enlightening in so many ways, and a great behind the scenes look at the persistance, diplomacy and strength it takes to achieve a miracle such as Half the Sky. I recommend it to anyone who needs an example of the power of 'one'!

To quote Shakespeare, "I can no other answer make but thanks,
And thanks, and ever thanks" to Jenny Bowen. <3
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5.0 out of 5 starsEnjoyable read!

Loved this book! Enjoyable and entertaining read that tells the story of an amazing and life changing organization for the children of China's orphanages and beyond! A great read!

Published 2 months ago by David Bartley
4.0 out of 5 starsInteresting.

Very interesting read regarding the child welfare system in China. It's a bit more lengthy than it needs to be.

Published 2 months ago by April Buffington
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Book seems good haven't read it yet

Published 2 months ago by Lorraine Butler
5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome read!

This book outlined the journey of a remarkable women who chose to believe she might make a difference in the lives of China's orphans. And she absolutely did! Read more

Published 4 months ago by Susan D Walrond
5.0 out of 5 starsOne person can make a difference!

A truely inspiring book.

Published 4 months ago by Dorothy Finkel
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat read, very eye opening.

I thought this was an excellent book. It was written very well and was very informative and eye opening about adopting from China.

Published 4 months ago by David Reetz
5.0 out of 5 starsJenny Bowen is a game changer!

What a wonderful uplifting book! Talk about someone doing something that makes a difference! My hat is off to Jenny Bowen. Everyone should read this book.

Published 4 months ago by S. Hays
4.0 out of 5 starsOrphanages in China and how some were transformed

An amazing story of the condition of some orphanages in China and a woman who set out to change the conditions against amazing odds! Read more

Published 4 months ago by nanlou
5.0 out of 5 starsit's amazing what a few dedicated people can do

Touching! Really, it's amazing what a few dedicated people can do. I hope this movement continues across the world.

Published 5 months ago by Lovelybooks
5.0 out of 5 starsLove this book, look the author

Not only a heart touching and well written story, jenny bowen is a truly inspirational women that showed the power of love and the changes love can bring

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