Book Review: The Bridge

The hardest part of a book review is not to give too much away. That's how I feel about The Bridge by Kay Pratt. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of Fei Fei (a blind, five-year-old orphan boy). I especially enjoyed reading this one after Silent Tears: A Journey of Hope in a Chinese Orphanage, where we're first introduced to Fei Fei. It was a short story and a quick read, and the book ends on such an uplifting note. 

Here's part of the product description from Amazon: "In present day China, an old woman's house sits opposite an ancient bridge. Not just any bridge--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...would bring the traveler good luck. Because of its reputation, over the years it has also become a popular place for young mothers to their children. .... 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."

It was lovely to read from the perspective of Jing. By painting such a vivid picture of the old woman's life, we can understand how and why Jing's situation with Fei Fei is so compelling, and difficult for her. Of course, the greatest moment is when Jing shares an old Chinese folk tale about a frog living inside a well. I won't share that particular tale now - you should definitely read it yourself - But, I will share the story of the frog with my sons....what a beautiful way to introduce a child to the big world we live in. Thank you, Kay.