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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
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- Publication Name
- Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN
- 9780451227850
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0451227859
ISBN-13
9780451227850
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72396829
Product Key Features
Book Title
Dragon House
Number of Pages
354 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Historical
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
12.2 Oz
Item Length
8.1 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-021227
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"In a large cast of appealing characters, the street children are the heart of this book; their talents, friendships, and perils keep you turning the pages." -Karen Joy Fowler, New York Timesbestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club "I loved this book and cared deeply about the characters brought to life by Shors' clear sensitivity to the plight of the unseen and unwanted in Vietnam." -Elizabeth Flock, New York Timesbestselling author of Me & Emma "Amid the wreckage of what's known in Vietnam as the "American War," Shors has set his sprawling, vibrant novel. All of his characters--hustlers, humanitarians, street children--carry wounds, visible or otherwise. And in the cacophony of their voices, he asks that most essential question: "How can we be better?" -David Oliver Relin, bestselling author of Three Cups of Tea "There is a tenderness in this moving, deeply descriptive novel that brings all those frequently hidden qualities of compassion, purity of mind, and, yes, love- the things we used to call the human spirit-into the foreground of our feeling as readers. This is a beautiful heart speaking to us of the beautiful world we could and should find, even in the darkness that so often floods the world with fear." -Gregory David Roberts, bestselling author of Shantaram "John Shors has written a wonderful novel about two American lives shaped by an encounter with the lives of the Vietnamese people in this present age, decades after that country has faded from the ongoing clamor of news in this country. For that very reason, Shors transcends politics and headlines and finds the timeless and deeply human stories that are the essence of enduring fiction. This is strong, important work from a gifted writer." -Robert Olen Butler, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain, In a large cast of appealing characters, the street children are the heart of this book; their talents, friendships, and perils keep you turning the pages.” —Karen Joy Fowler, New York Timesbestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club I loved this book and cared deeply about the characters brought to life by Shors’ clear sensitivity to the plight of the unseen and unwanted in Vietnam.” —Elizabeth Flock, New York Timesbestselling author of Me & Emma, A touching story about, among other things, the lingering impacts of the last generation's war on the contemporary landscape and people of Vietnam. In a large cast of appealing characters, the street children are the heart of this book; their talents, friendships, and perils keep you turning the pages.” – Karen Joy Fowler, bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club In Dragon HouseJohn Shors paints such a vivid picture of the lives of Vietnamese street children and the tourists they need in order to survive, you would swear it was written by one of them. I loved this book, and cared deeply about the characters brought to life by Shors' clear sensitivity to the plight of the unseen and unwanted in Vietnam.” – Elizabeth Flock, bestselling author of Me & Emma Amid the wreckage of what's known in Vietnam as the "American War," Shors has set his sprawling, vibrant novel. All of his characters--hustlers, humanitarians, street children--carry wounds, visible or otherwise. And in the cacophony of their voices, he asks that most essential question: "How can we be better?" –David Oliver Relin, bestselling author of Three Cups of Tea There is a tenderness in this moving, deeply descriptive novel that brings all those frequently hidden qualities of compassion, purity of mind, and, yes, love—the things we used to call the human spirit—into the foreground of our feeling as readers. This is a beautiful heart speaking to us of the beautiful world we could and should find, even in the darkness that so often floods the world with fear.” –Gregory David Roberts, bestselling author of Shantaram "John Shors has written a wonderful novel about two American lives shaped by an encounter with the lives of the Vietnamese people in this present age, decades after that country has faded from the ongoing clamor of news in this country. For that very reason, Shors transcends politics and headlines and finds the timeless and deeply human stories that are the essence of enduring fiction. This is strong, important work from a gifted writer." --Robert Olen Butler, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain, "In a large cast of appealing characters, the street children are the heart of this book; their talents, friendships, and perils keep you turning the pages." -Karen Joy Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club "I loved this book and cared deeply about the characters brought to life by Shors' clear sensitivity to the plight of the unseen and unwanted in Vietnam." -Elizabeth Flock, New York Times bestselling author of Me & Emma "Amid the wreckage of what's known in Vietnam as the "American War," Shors has set his sprawling, vibrant novel. All of his characters--hustlers, humanitarians, street children--carry wounds, visible or otherwise. And in the cacophony of their voices, he asks that most essential question: "How can we be better?" -David Oliver Relin, bestselling author of Three Cups of Tea "There is a tenderness in this moving, deeply descriptive novel that brings all those frequently hidden qualities of compassion, purity of mind, and, yes, love- the things we used to call the human spirit-into the foreground of our feeling as readers. This is a beautiful heart speaking to us of the beautiful world we could and should find, even in the darkness that so often floods the world with fear." -Gregory David Roberts, bestselling author of Shantaram "John Shors has written a wonderful novel about two American lives shaped by an encounter with the lives of the Vietnamese people in this present age, decades after that country has faded from the ongoing clamor of news in this country. For that very reason, Shors transcends politics and headlines and finds the timeless and deeply human stories that are the essence of enduring fiction. This is strong, important work from a gifted writer." -Robert Olen Butler, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain, In a large cast of appealing characters, the street children are the heart of this book; their talents, friendships, and perils keep you turning the pages.” —Karen Joy Fowler, New York Timesbestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club I loved this book and cared deeply about the characters brought to life by Shors’ clear sensitivity to the plight of the unseen and unwanted in Vietnam.” —Elizabeth Flock, New York Timesbestselling author of Me & Emma Amid the wreckage of what's known in Vietnam as the "American War," Shors has set his sprawling, vibrant novel. All of his characters--hustlers, humanitarians, street children--carry wounds, visible or otherwise. And in the cacophony of their voices, he asks that most essential question: "How can we be better?" –David Oliver Relin, bestselling author of Three Cups of Tea There is a tenderness in this moving, deeply descriptive novel that brings all those frequently hidden qualities of compassion, purity of mind, and, yes, love—the things we used to call the human spirit—into the foreground of our feeling as readers. This is a beautiful heart speaking to us of the beautiful world we could and should find, even in the darkness that so often floods the world with fear.” –Gregory David Roberts, bestselling author of Shantaram "John Shors has written a wonderful novel about two American lives shaped by an encounter with the lives of the Vietnamese people in this present age, decades after that country has faded from the ongoing clamor of news in this country. For that very reason, Shors transcends politics and headlines and finds the timeless and deeply human stories that are the essence of enduring fiction. This is strong, important work from a gifted writer." –Robert Olen Butler, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain, "In a large cast of appealing characters, the street children are the heart of this book; their talents, friendships, and perils keep you turning the pages." --Karen Joy Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club "I loved this book and cared deeply about the characters brought to life by Shors' clear sensitivity to the plight of the unseen and unwanted in Vietnam." --Elizabeth Flock, New York Times bestselling author of Me & Emma
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Grade To
UP
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Synopsis
From the critically acclaimed author of Beneath a Marble Sky and Beside a Burning Sea--the new novel from "a master storyteller,"* set in contemporary Asia. From John Shors comes an unforgettable story of redemption set in modern-day Vietnam. Dragon House tells the tale of Iris and Noah--two Americans who, as a way of healing their own painful pasts, open a center to house and educate Vietnamese street children. In the slums of a city that has known little but war for generations, Iris and Noah befriend children who dream of nothing more than of going to school, having a home, and being loved. Learning from the poorest of the poor, the most silent of the unheard, Iris and Noah find themselves reborn. Resounding with powerful themes of suffering, sacrifice, friendship, and love, Dragon House brings together East and West, war and peace, and celebrates the resilience of the human spirit., Two Americans, Iris and Noah, decide to open a centre to house and educate street children in Vietnam as a way of healing their own painful pasts. Learning from the poorest of the poor, the most silent of the unheard, Iris and Noah find themselves reborn. Resounding with powerful themes of suffering, sacrifice, friendship and love, Dragon House brings together East and West, war and peace to celebrate the resilience of the human spirit.
LC Classification Number
PS3619.H668
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- e***g (56)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent prices on used books in great condition. Shipped out quickly. Product condition is accurate to rating in listing. Thanks! NOTE: For this particular book (I ordered several), it came in a soft cover rather than hard cover as the listing stated. I contacted the seller and they responded promptly. They agreed that it was a listing error and provided me with a full refund for this book (without return required) proving they are both a responsible and trustworthy seller.
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