{"product_id":"9780349145167","title":"Our Missing Hearts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Missing Hearts\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poignant exploration of family and identity, weaving together themes of love, loss, and the power of art. The story follows twelve-year-old Bird Gardner, who lives a quiet life with his father, a former linguist, in a world where his mother's voice is silenced. Margaret, a Chinese American poet, vanished when Bird was just nine years old, leaving behind a legacy of banned books and unresolved emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Bird grapples with his feelings of abandonment, resentment, and confusion regarding his mother's artistic choices, a mysterious drawing arrives in a letter, igniting a spark of hope and determination within him. This cryptic message sets him on a quest to find Margaret, a journey that not only reconnects him with her cherished folktales but also challenges him to confront his own identity and the complexities of familial love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird's quest serves as a powerful metaphor for self-discovery and understanding one's roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt and Censorship:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative highlights the impact of artistic expression and the consequences of silencing voices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird's journey reflects the strength required to face personal and societal challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"Through lyrical prose and vivid imagery, \u003cstrong\u003eOur Missing Hearts\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the essence of longing and the search for belonging.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel resonates with readers who appreciate works such as \u003cstrong\u003eEverything I Never Told You\u003c\/strong\u003e by Celeste Ng or \u003cstrong\u003eThe Joy Luck Club\u003c\/strong\u003e by Amy Tan, offering a heartfelt examination of cultural identity and the bonds that tie us together, even in absence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482869326156,"sku":"9780349145167","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780349145167_front.webp?v=1765278652","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-ch\/products\/9780349145167","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}