Started September 2nd, finished September 3rd.
This was the second of my holiday reading books in September. I went away fro a quiet week with my friend to chill, read and test out the restaurants.
I picked this book up mainly because of the local connection. The author and her sisters own a restaurant in Manchester's Northern Quarter. This is the story of her family and how the generations moved from a small village in China to owning what many say is their favourite Chines restaurant in Manchester.
The main character for the first part of the book is the author's Grandmother Lily. Hers is a wonderfully inspiring tale. The admiration I felt for this woman was immense. She is a truly inspiring woman. Not written as saintly but faults and all. This is s story of grit and determination coupled with hard work and a desire to succeed.
The story passes along the generations and leads to the sisters who now own and run a thriving, modern restaurant in my favourite part of Manchester.
I won't tell you any more as I think this book should be discovered for yourself. Apparently it has been adopted by schools and added to their curriculum. It is definitely something I would want any female offspring I had to read.
5 out of 5 pawprints
Next - Catwatching by Desmond Morris
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