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Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

This novel delves into the experiences of a Chinese American boy living in Seattle during the 1940s, as he navigates the challenges of racial discrimination and the loss of his family's business. The story is a poignant exploration of friendship, love, and the enduring impact of historical events on individual lives. more

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Jamie Ford
Jamie Ford

Jamie Ford is an American author born on July 9, 1968. His works often focus on family, history, and identity, and have gained popularity among readers. more

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“When my head is in the typewriter the last thing on my mind is some imaginary reader. I don’t have an audience; I have a set of standards. But when I think of my work out in the world, written and published, I like to imagine it’s being read by some stranger somewhere who doesn’t have anyone around him to talk to about books and writing—maybe a would-be writer, maybe a little lonely, who depends on a certain kind of writing to make him feel more comfortable in the world.”

“Another day to be filled, to be lived silently, watching the sky and the lights on the wall. No one will come probably. I have no duties except to myself. That is not true. I have a duty to all who care for me — not to be a problem, not to be a burden. I must carry my age lightly for all our sakes, and thank God I still can. Oh that I may to the end.”