A Thread Unbroken
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About this audiobook
Chai and Josi share a bond that transcends ordinary friendship. While Chai has always been Josi’s protector—ever since they were toddlers, growing up together in a small Chinese village—she finds herself helpless when they are both abducted from their families and sold to faraway strangers. In their new home, with the family of the fisherman who bought them, their old lives are torn away piece by piece. But Chai knows she must stay strong if they’re to have any chance of escaping.
That same tenacious hope guides Chai’s father, Jun, who fights to find the girls and bring them home, despite seemingly insurmountable odds and a corrupt legal system. The days since the girls were taken soon stretch to weeks and months, but Chai’s spirit remains unbroken and Jun’s resolve unwavering.
An inspiring story of remarkable courage and indefatigable hope, A Thread Unbroken is about the invisible ties that hold people together, even when everything around them is falling apart.
Kay Bratt
Kay Bratt is the author of eleven full-length novels and two children’s books. Her writing became her solace and support while she navigated a tumultuous childhood, followed by a decade of abuse as an adult. After working her way through the hard years, Kay came out a survivor and a pursuer of peace—and finally found the courage to share her stories. A wise man once told her to “write what you know,” which resulted in Kay’s pet project and her bestselling series, The Tales of the Scavenger’s Daughters. Learn more about Kay and her writing at www.kaybratt.com.
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Reviews for A Thread Unbroken
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It took several chapters for me to really get into this story. I found the writing to be very simple. It could easily be understood by a very young reader, but the subject matter is more mature in nature. The author appeared to have done a lot of research. I'm not a world traveler, so I can't speak to the accuracy of the Chinese culture reflected in the story, although most of it was fascinating. Other cultural differences left me feeling equal parts outraged and horrified. I found it sad that girls born into more traditional Chinese families could potentially face the futures mentioned in this book. Chai is one of the lucky daughters. Her father, Jun, adores her, feels blessed to have a healthy and intelligent daughter, and strives to open her horizons with books and education. He is not rich and works extremely hard to provide what little he can. I loved the bond between this father and daughter and the way Chai relied on past conversations to keep hope alive after she was kidnapped with her best friend Josi.“Our families will find us, Josi. Baba always told me that people are connected to those who are supposed to be in their lives by an invisible red thread. We might be a little off track right now, but I promise we’ll find our way back to where we are meant to be.”The way the girls stuck together and held each other up was very special. They were deeply connected by their friendship and the tragic circumstances only cemented that bond. In short, they became inseparable and were stronger in the face of their challenges because of it.Overall, I enjoyed reading the book. At times it brought tears to my eyes, or angered me deeply at the injustice of what was happening. The author does have an important message to impart to her audience. I understand this particular story is fiction, but I've watched other news reports on television about stolen brides. I've read articles about missing girls in poverty stricken China (or other parts of the world) who never find their way back home. It is a real issue. This book isn't the most elegantly written story I've picked up, but the story touched my heart. If by reading it and putting up a review I can help shine a spotlight on the problem, then I'm getting a lot more out of my time than the enjoyment of reading a decent book.I give it my recommendation with a trigger warning for attempted rape and violence.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Chai and Josi have been friends all their,short lives. Josi has a limp and Chai has always been very protective of her. However, there isn't much Chai can do to protect them when they are kidnapped and Chai is sold to become a bride of a mean-spirited, bully-Bo. The story is a plausible one, but the writer fails to bring any depth to the story or characters.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I read this book in one day!! It was very good. This book shows about true friendship and a father who will not give up to find his daughter.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Two teen girls become the victims of human trafficking in China. Despite receiving no help from the police, one father will not stop his quest to find his daughter and reunite his family.