Kay Bratt
In present day China, an old womanâ€™s house sits opposite an ancient bridge. Not just any bridgeâ€”but a special one because it has always been known as The Lucky Bridge. In olden days it was said that to walk over it during a marriage ceremony, or at the beginning of the New Year would bring the traveler good luck. Because of its reputation, over the years it has also become a popular place for young mothers to abandon their children. What to some may seem cruel is in reality their final gift to their offspringâ€”one last chance to send them off to their new destinies with luck on their side. Jing, an old woman, is the unofficial and often reluctant guardian of the bridge. When no one else will, Jing steps in to prevent the children from frostbite, abuse and hunger, and then she delivers them safely to the orphanage. This has been her routine for many years, but what does Jing do when the latest child, a blind boy, burrows deep into her heart? , ,Read â€˜The Bridgeâ€™ to see how Fei Feiâ€™s life is changed by the love of a lonely old woman. The Bridge is a short story of 17,000 words, approximately 72 pages. Fei Feiâ€™s character is based on a real orphaned boy that Kay Bratt met during her time in China. , ,Don't miss these other great books by Kay Bratt! Full length books currently available on Kindle "Silent Tears; A Journey of Hope in a Chinese Orphanageâ€ and â€œChasing China; A Daughterâ€™s Quest for Truthâ€.
Fiction,Short Stories,Cultural,China,Historical,Historical Fiction,Cultural,Drama,Parenting,Adoption,Novella,Cultural,Asia,Adult
The Bridge