The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane: A Novel by Lisa See

A captivating exploration of tradition, identity, and the complex bonds between mothers and daughters. Lisa See masterfully weaves the story of a young Akha woman from the tea mountains of China and her daughter, who is adopted by an American couple. Through meticulous research on tea farming traditions and Chinese adoption policies, See creates a rich narrative that spans continents and generations, illuminating how our origins shape who we become.