#Jamie Ford

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Avrebbe fatto come faceva sempre, avrebbe cercato le cose dolci fra le amare.

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— jamie ford, from the many daughters of afong moy

[iviaggisulcomo]

"Avrebbe fatto come faceva sempre: avrebbe cercato le cose dolci fra quelle amare."

Jamie Ford

[litandlifequotes]

But choosing to lovingly care for her was like steering a plane into a mountain as gently as possible. The crash is imminent; it’s how you spend your time on the way down that counts.

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

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Recently Read: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

3 stars!

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Thirty books, the most important genre

Thirty books to success. Historical fiction is the most important genre...lessons from the HNSNA conference.

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“Old Henry” - a Shakespearean sonnet and ekphrastic poem based on Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet (2009) by Jamie Ford, written 3/31/2016

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The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

by Jamie Ford

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Synopsis:

"Dorothy Moy breaks her own heart for a living.

As Washington's former poet laureate, that's how she describes channeling her dissociative episodes and mental health struggles into her art. But when her five-year-old daughter exhibits similar behavior and begins remembering things from the lives of their ancestors, Dorothy believes the past has truly come to haunt her. Fearing that her child is predestined to endure the same debilitating depression that has marked her own life, Dorothy seeks radical help.

Through an experimental treatment designed to mitigate inherited trauma, Dorothy intimately connects with past generations of women in her family: Faye Moy, a nurse in China serving with the Flying Tigers; Zoe Moy, a student in England at a famous school with no rules; Lai King Moy, a girl quarantined in San Francisco during a plague epidemic; Greta Moy, a tech executive with a unique dating app; and Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to set foot in America.

As painful recollections affect her present life, Dorothy discovers that trauma isn't the only thing she's inherited. A stranger is searching for her in each time period. A stranger who's loved her through all of her genetic memories. Dorothy endeavors to break the cycle of pain and abandonment, to finally find peace for her daughter, and to gain the love that has long been waiting, knowing she may pay the ultimate price."

Review:

Jamie Ford brings into perspective the impacts of generational trauma and how it can shape us into the people we are in the present time. Did you know that our history can be traced back through matrilineal genetics because everything we are from our looks to our organelles is accomplished through our mothers? Yes, our fathers contribute to our creation by providing a piece of DNA, but it is the women's contribution that brings us to life.

Dorothy was a highly relatable character to me to an extent. I had experienced a similar situation to the one she was in.

Stuck in a toxic relationship, but doing her best for her daughter. She deserves more, better than what she was given. As all the Moy women deserve.

The generational trauma that she had inherited from the women before her had consumed her entire being. She couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. It was heartbreaking.

I will warn you guys, there are some heavy topics within this book so be aware of this. There were times I was begging for a break, a light in the darkness of the pages. None of these women deserved what happened to them and I wanted nothing more than to hug every single one of them.

I loved that Jamie Ford also dove into the Buddhist religion. I was always fascinated with Buddhist teachings and how those within the religion approach life. I plan to purchase a book or two to expand my knowledge of it. I never want to stop learning. Religion has always been a difficult topic for me, but we won't dive into that.

I will not lie to you all, I am finding myself hoping and believing in the invisible string of fate. Where the person who was destined for us is waiting for the right turn of events to bring us together. I can be both a cynic and a hopeless romantic. Just a warning!

I enjoyed this emotional read, but it did take me a while to finish due to how heavy it is. If you are up for an emotional read...pick this book up. Cuddle up with a blanket, some tea, and some Kleenex. Be prepared for the heartache and the longing for a long-lost love.

Favorite Parts/Quotes:

"He gently put the ear tips in her ears, then slipped the metal chest piece between the buttons of his shirt, directly above his heart.

'What are you doing?'

He smiled again and leaned closer.

'I wanted you to hear my heartbeat when I kiss you for the first time.'"

The amount of girly squealing I made at this part was ridiculous. Ridiculous! Anyway, there you have it!

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The library is like a candy store where everything is free. Jamie Ford, Songs of Willow Frost

[the--starless--sea]

"Women are born to lead lives of inconsistency. While it is our curse, it can also be our strength."

The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford

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Review: The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford

Author: Jamie FordPublisher: Atria BooksReleased: August 2nd, 2022Received: Own (BOTM)Warnings: Generational trauma Wow. There was no way I could read the description of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy and successfully walk away. This is one of those books that demands to be read, you know? Dorothy Moy is an artist who uses her personal trauma and mental health condition to fuel her art. It’s…

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Jamie at the Tom Ford fashion show in Milan 💫🖤

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At Patrick Throughton's old school Mill Hill School was a plaque revealed with his name on it on July 18th, 2023

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The front row, predictably epic, mirrored the collection's dark palette and enigmatic aura, creating a spectacle that was as much about the observers as the observed.

The high-profile attendance not only amplified the collection's impact but also highlighted the evolving role of fashion shows as platforms for broader cultural expression. The convergence of fashion, film, and social commentary at Milan Fashion Week underscored the industry's capacity for reflection and innovation, even in its most glamorous moments. (x)

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“Shhh, shh. It’s okay. Listen, I can fix this. All it’s gonna take is a stolen object, a moving violation, a misdemeanor, two poison darts, and three civil lawsuits settled more or less out of court.”