Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back
Ruth Chan, illustrated by Ruth Chan
In 1993, Chinese Canadian Ruth Chan leaves Toronto when her parents move back to Hong Kong. Her mother wants to be near family, and her father has accepted a job in mainland China, while Ruth’s older brother remains in Canada for boarding school. Ruth is devastated to leave her friends and uncertain about a place she has visited only a few times. Her adjustment unfolds alongside the history of her father’s family fleeing southern China during the Sino-Japanese War in 1944. In Hong Kong, Ruth makes some friends, spends time at the mall, and comes to appreciate the climate.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
