Joan McDonald
posts on 5/13/2012 8:30:53 PM
I just finished your wonderful book and I was so thrilled to read all the references to South Pasadena. I was born January 26, 1931, which is nine days after Anna was born. I graduated from South Pasadena High in 1949, the same as Anna. References to the Rialto and Fosselman's brought back many wonderful memories. Thank you for the great book!
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JuddWallenbrock
posts on 2/23/2010 8:22:22 PM
Bo --
I would be thrilled to re-connect with you from our days in San Marino...and San Clemente! Please contact!
Judd
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Colette Gavin
posts on 3/15/2008 2:24:16 AM
Bo. I have been living in New Zealand since January 2007. I booked a trip to California where I will meet my sister in April(4weeks time). She lives in London and we will be spending time in San Francisco and Morgan Hill with our Aunt and cousins etc. Then 4 weeks back in England to spend time with my elderly parents and other friends and family. Then a couple of days stopover with a brother who lives in Shanghai. (I blame my irish roots for the long time it takes me to get to the point.....). Told another brother that I want to see 'old Shanghai'. A few days later your book arrived in the post. I will never be able to put into words how it has affected me. I wanted to keep turning the pages though at the same time, I didn't want to get to the end. So I finished it today and have loaned it to a friend who is going to China in a couple of weeks. It will stay with me forever. I read 'Gone With The Wind' 40years ago at the age of 13. I've not read another book since that moved me so much. Until now. Thankyou so much Bo. Colette
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Anonymous
posts on 7/28/2007 5:50:25 PM
This book made me cry and I found it hard to believe it wasn't a true story. So beautifully written and such wonderful descriptions. I was in Shanghai in 1987 and remember the lions on the Bund! I lived in Los Angeles area for 40 yrs (now retired to MT) and knew many of the places in Pasadena mentioned. I have told many friends they will thank me for recommending it to them. A beautiful beautiful read.
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Rose
posts on 10/2/2005 5:36:16 PM
Bo - I am on the board of the Friends of the South Pasadena Library. After reading your book in which South Pasadena plays a distinct role I was hoping that you would be willing to discuss coming & speaking at our annual meeting the 24th of January, 2006. We have a very active Chinese American Club in our community & are planning to partner with them to provide a Chinese New Year celebration along with featuring an author. You were the first author that came to mind when we were brainstorming! Please contact me.
Thank you.
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Denise Cattie
posts on 3/13/2005 8:42:49 PM
Dear Bo, What inspired this book? It reads so true and personal. I am leading your book next week at our monthly book club. Thank you for a wonderful book!
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Debbie Ashton
posts on 2/19/2005 6:13:04 PM
Please write a new book! Anything! But preferably a sequel or prequel to Distant Land! I've been waiting and waiting!!
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