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Silent Tears: A Journey of Hope in a Chinese Orphanage Paperback – November 15, 2011

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Mariner Books; Reprint edition (November 15, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 054774496X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0547744964
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.2 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsThank You For Our Son
By Avid Reader on July 31, 2008
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Kay,
This is Le Men's dad. (Le Men was a heart baby in the orphanage described in this book.)

I wanted to write to you and let you know what an astounding service you have done in the publishing of your book. You have provided a glimpse into a world that many, including myself, are unable to fathom and terrified of realizing really exists. As the father of eight, I love my children more desperately than most people can comprehend. And so, it is difficult for me to comprehend situations of abuse and neglect like you describe. I would not have had the strength and determination that you showed to continue returning. I have great confidence in my skills and ability to succeed in many areas in this world. In the battle you faced, I am ashamed to say I would have failed. My love for children would not have been sufficient to overcome my weaknesses.

You asked in your book how God could let these children suffer. I believe in a loving and compassionate God. But, I also believe that we have free will and that nature will play its role of random change within our lives. The whims of men and culture created the situations you describe, not God. God provides the canvas and the paint. We provide the hand. He gently guides the brush when we ask Him.

As I read your book I started out with anger as I read of the suffering of the children. As I read deeper into your story I began to understand, as you did, that the staff in the orphanage were buffering themselves emotionally in a situation that was largely a no win situation. It brought to mind stories from the Civil War and Vietnam where doctors quickly amputated limbs to save a life because there were not sufficient resources, personnel or supplies to save limbs or lives of all those injured.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA story that needed to be told
By reading mom on July 18, 2008
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As the mother of a child adopted from China, I was very interested in reading this book. When it arrived, I couldn't put it down until I got to the last page and yes, I cried throughout.

Kay Bratt tells an important story about the institutional environment so many of our children were raised in. Understanding the trauma they have been through goes a long way to knowing how to help them recover. While this is the story of one orphanage in one country, I imagine the scenarios could be true in far too many places. A must read for parents adopting from an orphanage.
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3.0 out of 5 starsGreat topic...average writing
By Young Bob on January 17, 2009
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My wife and I have been blessed with a daughter we adopted from China. I saw this book on Amazon and was looking forward to reading it and gaining some knowledge of a Chinese orphanage.

I received this book for Christmas and started reading it almost immediately upon opening the gift. I made it quickly through the initial chapters but kept waiting for something that never seemed to develop. While the story is moving and the author should be applauded for her efforts to improve the orphange at which she volunteered, it is my opinion her writing style left a great deal to be desired. I guess I was hoping for a better written story with more depth and instead found myself reading a blog of her daily activities.

I would still recommend this book for parents of adopted Chinese chidren or for people with an interest in the story of an orphanage in China. While I'm certain my review will be unpopular, I guess I was simply expecting more and want to let others know my opinion.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful Book!!!
By Love2read on July 24, 2008
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I started this book intending to read it slowly. Well, I could not put it down! It is beautifully written and insightful. I love the honesty of the author as she is down and then back up with her emotions. She gives an excellent picture of what life is like in a Chinese orphanage which is shocking to say the least. The best part; however, is that it is a "journey in hope". I am so encouraged to see what one person can accomplish. We should all be so blessed to find an area in our lives that we can make a difference. I HIGHLY recommend this book!
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2.0 out of 5 starsNot the message that I expected
By Mrs. T on January 1, 2011
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I gave this book two stars because I appreciated the honest descriptions of the conditions in the orphanage and applaud her volunteer efforts, but could hardly focus on the true content of the book because of all the narrow-minded remarks about China and its culture. It really bothered me reading all of the rude comments about Chinese customs and how people are not accomodating to her. The author knew she would be moving to a foreign country with completely a different lifestyle than America. Does she not understand that she is the one moving into their country, and that she should be tolerant of their customs, not the other way around?

I really wish another reviewer had warned me about Chapter 35 because I would have skipped it. It is the clearest example at her unwillingness to bend to another culture. Basically it is a rant about how she had to sit through two hours (geez, two whole hours??) of a Chinese New Year's party with her husband's company, where he works as a high-ranking manager. I was incredulous while reading the chapter - all the author did was complain about every aspect of the party after insinuating that she is some sort of "foreign Queen Bee". Clearly she thinks so. She then becomes irate when she wants to leave the party and her husband refuses because he is the manager and it would not be right to leave early. This is the principal holiday of the year for the Chinese, and she couldn't endure two hours at a party or comprehend that it may be important to her husband and his coworkers?

While reading that chapter I was getting so worked up that to vent I would read passages aloud to my husband, who is Chinese. Eventually he made me stop because it was upsetting him as well!Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsKindle book: Silent Tears

It's so foreign to what we know in America that it's sad and hard to read.

Published 1 day ago by Zita Aoki
5.0 out of 5 starsloved it. I am going to begin volunteering in ...

loved it. I am going to begin volunteering in the near future

Published 1 day ago by todd stanley
4.0 out of 5 starsAfter spending some time in China, I can complete ...

After spending some time in China, I can complete agree with what Bratt has written. The book really provides a view into orphanages in China and will leave you crying.

Published 22 days ago by Jacqueline
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great read

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4.0 out of 5 starsEye opening!

It is too easy to go through life not looking beyond yourself and your circumstances. This book opened my eyes and reminded my heart that there is a whole world out there. Read more

Published 25 days ago by Dixie Jeffery
5.0 out of 5 starsInspiring and Heartbreaking

The world needs more compassionate people like Kate. Wonderful memoir. I am adopted....but was lucky not to endure living in orphanage. Read more

Published 25 days ago by Jillybeeeean
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Great book.

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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book. Love learning about Chinese culture

Kay Bratt is a great author. I love all the books she has written. This story of her years spent in China shows what an incredible person she is. Read more

Published 1 month ago by C Smith
5.0 out of 5 starsA wonderful read

I am astonished with the treatment these children had to endow it is so unbelievable that a child is treated like this. It is wonderful that ms. Read more

Published 1 month ago by wanda n taylor
5.0 out of 5 starsWhat a sad, hopeful, wonderful book

Children from different countries have joined our family through adoption. I wish I could say your little Chinese orphanage was different. So many similarities. Read more

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