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The Life of Lee Lye hero
James A. Wolter is a Chicago native who spent his career educating students with unique abilities. After retiring, he spent his time by writing, sculpting, and perfecting his scone recipe. His riveting novel is based on the remarkable journey of his wife’s nanny who was an unsung heroine from rural China to Malaya amidst the chaotic events of the 20th century.
As she boards the freighter, Lee Lye Hoe clutches her cousins’ hands, whispering, We are together. No matter where the sea takes us, we will survive. “Writing this scene moved me to tears, as I knew what they were going to face next.”
