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Chai Tea Sunday (2012)

by Heather A. Clark(Favorite Author)

3.71 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1770410821 (ISBN13: 9781770410824)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

ECW Press

review 1: So I wasn't really expecting to like this book as much as I did...I more or less read it because I love Chai tea. It ended up being a great quick read. What I love most about this particular story, is that it was inspired by Clark's cousin, Rachel, and her experience with teaching in Kenya. It really is a remarkable tale of how orphan children, who have literally nothing end up giving Nicky more than she ever imagined. She finds out during her work at the orphanage that the Orphanage Director is harming the children and is determined to do something about it in a country that is corrupt and everyone can be bought off. Right from beginning to end it was a heartfelt book that brought a few tears and a few winces. My only criticism is the end, I wish it had gone a differ... moreent direction and Nicky's choices were based on her brain not her heart (cold to say that, I know) because I think it would have made for a more interesting conclusion. It all just seemed too neat and tidy. All in all it was a great debut novel.A portion of proceeds from this novel go to Artbound, a charity that provides clean water, food, medical care, and funding to build schools in developing nations.
review 2: A great story with a satisfying ending. I listened on oneclickdigital, the library's audio download and it was well read and a good listen.Nicky Fowler and he husband suffer the loss of their newborn daughter and grieve that loss differently causing them to separate. Nicky goes to Africa and works in an orphanage. A simple enough "plot", but the story is rich in character and sense of place. I loved it. less

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