The Leftover Woman

by Jean Kwok

Sarah's take

I recommend *The Leftover Woman* because it beautifully unravels the complexities of motherhood and identity through the eyes of two women—each grappling with their own truths and the societal forces that shape them. It’s perfect for readers who appreciate emotional depth and wish to explore the often painful intersections of love, loss, and the quest for justice in familial bonds.

About the book

A Chinese birth mother embarks on a desperate search for the daughter she was forced to abandon, while in America, the adoptive mother begins to suspect their adoption may not have been ethical. As their worlds converge, both women must confront painful truths about sacrifice, motherhood, and the complex realities of international adoption that forever changed their lives.

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