{"title":"Emma Nanami Strenner","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Emma Nanami Strenner, a captivating author in the realm of General Fiction. Her works are a delightful blend of intricate storytelling and poignant emotion, inviting readers into beautifully crafted narratives that linger long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst her cherished creations is the acclaimed book \u003cem\u003eMy Other Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, a testament to her ability to weave compelling characters with profound insights into the human experience. Emma Nanami Strenner’s writing is a journey through the depths of love, friendship, and the myriad emotions that bind us all. Her stories resonate with authenticity, offering readers both an escape and a reflection on their own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith each book, Emma Nanami Strenner reaffirms her place as a master storyteller, delivering literary experiences that are both heartwarming and thought-provoking. Dive into her collection and discover the magic of her storytelling for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-other-heart-by-emma-nanami-strenner-9781529154078","title":"My Other Heart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Other Heart\u003c\/em\u003e is the unmissable debut novel for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Vanishing Half\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLittle Fires Everywhere\u003c\/em\u003e, offering a sweeping and heartfelt story about finding your roots across borders and beyond blood-ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I am bereft to have finished it! From the suburbs of Philadelphia to the streets of Saigon, I was completely immersed in the lives of these very special characters. I loved it.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Emily Itami, author of \u003cem\u003eFault Lines\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A beautifully told story of family, identity, loss and belonging\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Jennie Godfrey, No.1 \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe List of Suspicious Things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Poignant and powerful, this is a novel that lingers long after the final page\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Jean Kwok, author of \u003cem\u003eGirl in Translation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Beautifully written and accomplished\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Nussaibah Younis, author of \u003cem\u003eFundamentally\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Authentic and full of life\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Jessica Stanley, author of \u003cem\u003eConsider Yourself Kissed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn May 1998, Mimi Traung and her baby daughter Ngan wait restlessly at the gates of Philadelphia airport. There is still a day's travelling left before they would land back home on Vietnamese soil. While they prepare to board, the unimaginable happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeventeen years later, two best friends are discussing their summer plans before college over a piece of mooncake. Both have trips ahead in search of their roots—Sabrina is preparing to travel to China to meet her mother's family, while Kit leaves for Tokyo, convinced that her biological mother is Japanese. Their parents watch on from the quiet suburbs of Chestnut Hill, nervous of what their daughters might find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Mimi returns to Philadelphia in search of her lost child, tracing memories from that fateful day waiting at the gates. Each of these women is looking to find her place in the world. 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