An Unexpected Adoption:
Two women connected by the common thread of their Adverse Childhood Experiences.
A story of hope, resilience and triumph.
Please contact our UK literary agent for details
Indigo Literary Agency (theindigoliteraryagency.co.uk)
Two women connected by the common thread of their Adverse Childhood Experiences.
A story of hope, resilience and triumph.
Please contact our UK literary agent for details
Indigo Literary Agency (theindigoliteraryagency.co.uk)
- a real life version of the young adult novel "Wonder" CNN
Tina says:
Once upon a time in Hong Kong, I met an abandoned baby girl hidden away on the fringes of society because of her appearance.
Once upon a time in Europe, my family were Jews.
Collaborating with Rog as he wrote this book in my voice has meant delving into dark places alongside the miracles and wonder. We are so seldom told the truth, and I want our story to start conversations.
One magical afternoon on a hospital ward, Mui saw me and screamed, and I fell in love with her; and then the hard work began. I was twenty-six years old and fearlessly determined to fight for her.
Mui says:
People think our story is: “Girl with red skin – they saved her!”
That’s so wrong, my skin doesn’t define me, and my parents didn’t save me. My parents once gave a speech about adoption and my mum said afterwards: ‘adopting Mui was like an unexpected pregnancy; she’s our unexpected adoption!’
And don't call me 'The Girl Behind The Face' because that refers to my mum!
This book is definitely a rollercoaster ride, but if it is too much reality for you then just imagine what it’s been like for me and my parents!
Because this is the story of how I got to be Mui Thomas.
Once upon a time in Hong Kong, I met an abandoned baby girl hidden away on the fringes of society because of her appearance.
Once upon a time in Europe, my family were Jews.
Collaborating with Rog as he wrote this book in my voice has meant delving into dark places alongside the miracles and wonder. We are so seldom told the truth, and I want our story to start conversations.
One magical afternoon on a hospital ward, Mui saw me and screamed, and I fell in love with her; and then the hard work began. I was twenty-six years old and fearlessly determined to fight for her.
Mui says:
People think our story is: “Girl with red skin – they saved her!”
That’s so wrong, my skin doesn’t define me, and my parents didn’t save me. My parents once gave a speech about adoption and my mum said afterwards: ‘adopting Mui was like an unexpected pregnancy; she’s our unexpected adoption!’
And don't call me 'The Girl Behind The Face' because that refers to my mum!
This book is definitely a rollercoaster ride, but if it is too much reality for you then just imagine what it’s been like for me and my parents!
Because this is the story of how I got to be Mui Thomas.
"What an amazing young woman." BBC
“At least I have the love and support of my parents, and not everyone gets that.” The Mirror
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"Doctors thought I would die in infancy and my parents had to cope alone with that.” WalesOnline
The Title:
Triumph over Adversity: The Girl Behind The Face
Triumph over Adversity: The Girl Behind The Face
The Themes:
"Stand Up for others" & "One person can make a difference."
The foreword:
Written by Sir David Tang
Sir David adds: "As a family, of whom I am an admiring friend, you cannot get a more decent and loving and compassionate example than the Thomases, all of whom deserve our utter admiration."
Written by Sir David Tang
Sir David adds: "As a family, of whom I am an admiring friend, you cannot get a more decent and loving and compassionate example than the Thomases, all of whom deserve our utter admiration."
Reader reviews below
Reader reviews
Sir David Tang
"This book is not about abnormality. It is about the courage of coping with abnormality. The courage of three people: a decent down to earth couple, and a daughter who fights to survive each day."
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Marketing consultant MD and single parent, Jan Henderson says:
"Powerful and moving, this book unfolds a dramatic real life story between a young woman's traumatic life and how it impacted her and a child's life on the opposite side of the world.
This is a must read for anyone that admires the enduring human spirit and how it triumphs against all odds."
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Hong Kong based journalist, lecturer and author Nury Vittachi is noted for his role in founding the Asia Literary Review, the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, the Man Asia Literary Prize, and was the chairman of the judges of the inaugural Australia-Asia Literary Award.
Of our book Nury says:
1. First, congratulations. Superb piece of work.
2. Writing style is excellent. You are a natural writer, and the book reads very easily. The action is solid, the dialogue flows, and the whole thing is smoothly paced. Well done!
3. The “voice” of the work is attractive, mixing a ruminative quality with a straight delivery of text. Love the touches of philosophy.
4. I like the non-linear structure – the interweaving of Mui’s story, the Rog and Tina story, the Tina story. Complex construction, well-handled.
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Former South China Morning Post newspaper editor, John Church says:
“As a journalist you get pretty cynical, but once in a while a story comes along which makes you sit up and take note and makes you want to get your act together.”
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Former school teacher Jennifer MaCallion says:
“You are all in for a real treat. This is a real page turner. I loved the way that the narrative of Mui’s early life is interwoven with Tina’s story. I experienced an absolute roller coaster of emotions when I read it. A wonderful book.”
"This book is not about abnormality. It is about the courage of coping with abnormality. The courage of three people: a decent down to earth couple, and a daughter who fights to survive each day."
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Marketing consultant MD and single parent, Jan Henderson says:
"Powerful and moving, this book unfolds a dramatic real life story between a young woman's traumatic life and how it impacted her and a child's life on the opposite side of the world.
This is a must read for anyone that admires the enduring human spirit and how it triumphs against all odds."
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Hong Kong based journalist, lecturer and author Nury Vittachi is noted for his role in founding the Asia Literary Review, the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, the Man Asia Literary Prize, and was the chairman of the judges of the inaugural Australia-Asia Literary Award.
Of our book Nury says:
1. First, congratulations. Superb piece of work.
2. Writing style is excellent. You are a natural writer, and the book reads very easily. The action is solid, the dialogue flows, and the whole thing is smoothly paced. Well done!
3. The “voice” of the work is attractive, mixing a ruminative quality with a straight delivery of text. Love the touches of philosophy.
4. I like the non-linear structure – the interweaving of Mui’s story, the Rog and Tina story, the Tina story. Complex construction, well-handled.
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Former South China Morning Post newspaper editor, John Church says:
“As a journalist you get pretty cynical, but once in a while a story comes along which makes you sit up and take note and makes you want to get your act together.”
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Former school teacher Jennifer MaCallion says:
“You are all in for a real treat. This is a real page turner. I loved the way that the narrative of Mui’s early life is interwoven with Tina’s story. I experienced an absolute roller coaster of emotions when I read it. A wonderful book.”
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