Daughters of the Bamboo Grove

Daughters of the Bamboo Grove

by Barbara Demick

Random House Trade Paperbacks · 2026 · 352 pages

This gripping narrative unearths the tragic consequences of China’s one-child policy through the devastating separation of twin sisters. One twin vanishes, eventually surfacing in America with an adoptive family unaware of her origins, while the other remains in China. The author meticulously investigates the complex forces—governmental, social, and personal—that led to this double tragedy, exploring the rise of international adoption and the deep yearning for reunion. Readers who appreciate deeply researched, emotionally resonant true stories will be captivated by this account of loss, resilience, and the enduring power of family bonds.

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