In 1936, seven-year-old Flora, her parents and her seven siblings left their home in Boston. They crossed the Pacific in a 21-day voyage to return to their parents' village in rural southern China. Flora's father and mother sought a new, quiet life for their family in their native land. But this was a different China and Flora's family would not find the peace they sought. China's Communist Party had begun its rise toward revolution. And in 1937, Japan launched a full-scale invasion of China. Within a few years, full-scale world war engulfed Flora's new home.
By age 18, Flora learned she was engaged to be married. Working to ensure the safety of her six daughters, Flora's mother Chen Sun Ho, had set a plan in motion to arrange marriages for each girl. Soon, Flora began a new life in Montana, worlds away from her small village. It was here that the timid girl grew into a wife, mother, business owner and athlete.
From rice paddies to high mountains, from dodging warplanes to running marathons, Flora's odyssey has covered much of the world. Now, drawing on letters, recollections and family stories, Flora has written a sharp, personal memoir. She will be in Kalispell Thursday, September 22 to sign copies of her new book.
Copies of the book will be available for $18.
Author Reception and Book Signing
Date: Thursday, September 22
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Flowers By Hansen, 128 Main, Kalispell
More information on the book can be found at: www.longwayhomebook.com
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