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Three Coins: A Young Girl’s Story of Kidnappings, Slavery, and Romance in 19th Century America
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Review "Congratulations! What a fascinating story. It is one of the many untold stories of women who endured and built the foundation of Chinese American families that continue to be the fabric of American Society. Three Coins is one of the few books that actually is from the point of view of the woman rescued and how she managed to take control of her life--not a story from the rescuer's perspective. One chapter flows into the next as the author weaves the story into a historical context. Great job!"Doreen Der-McleodExecutive Director Cameron House 2001-2009"Ah Ying is a woman after my own heart. She is feisty and smart. Definitely got a mind of her own. And once she decides what she wants, she goes for it. She's so different from the stereotypical docile, filial Chinese daughter. What a good read!"Sue LeeExecutive Director Chinese Historical Society of America 2004 - 2017 Ah Ying's story transported me to another time and another place. I was enthralled with the story of Three Coins and the weaving together of the historical facts. Kudos! I also believe that all of our lives are connected. As said in Flower Drum Song, "A Hundred Million Miracles Are Happening Everyday" Nancy KwanActress - "Flower Drum Song"I never met my grandmother, Ah Ying Tom, so it was a great pleasure to read about her in "Three Coins" by Russell N. Low. Russell writes with vivid descriptions Ah Ying's life and his detailed and in-depth story made me feel as if I now know this courageous young woman. Many of the places he mentioned brought back memories which made me feel as if I were actually there again. His style of writing is very intimate and active so that you feel as if you are completely engaged in an exciting dramatic novel. Thanks for your book Russell; it's beautiful. Arabella Hong-YoungSinger, Actress, Author, Teacher, Director, & Producer"Flower Drum Song"I find no words to express my gratitude to you for sharing your story! Indeed the story of "Three Coins" resonates with me deeply, and in many ways, I felt celebrated by your story! You gave me hope and a strong belief that my fight for a better life has a lasting ripple effect on many generations to come! I will never forget your great-grandmother, Ah Ying, as long as I live. You are a gift! And thank you for celebrating women and their resilience in a world that seemingly wants our silencing!Dr. Tererai TrentAuthor, Scholar, Speaker, Humanitarian Product Description When Ah Ying is kidnapped, she must escape from her life of slavery, while being pursued by gangs and missionaries, in order to find true love in San Francisco’s Chinatown at the turn of the 20th century. Ah Ying is only 9 years old when she awakens in the hold of a ship bound for America. Sold by her family for a few Chinese yuan, she is beaten and burned as a child slave in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Her defiant survival allows Ah Ying to take control of her life, as she finds romance, is rescued by missionaries and is given a new life at the Mission Home. Life is good until her rescuers become her captors and she is again forced to flee to be with her beloved Gee Sung. What ensues is a race between her love for Gee Sung, the Tong highbinders that want to enslave her, and the Presbyterian Missionaries that want to save her soul. “Three Coins” is based upon a true story that touches upon the themes of human trafficking, immigration, cultural and racial discrimination, violence, and romance that are as relevant today as they were 140 years ago. About the Author Russell Low is an author with a passion for discovery and storytelling. Discovering the 1903 Hong Family Photograph in the belongings of 100-year-old great Uncle Kim sparked a decades long search for the stories behind the photograph. These are the stories presented in Three Coins. His family's story has been featured on the History Channel, National Public Radio, and The Voice of America.
