Pearl S. Buck Reihenfolge der Bücher

Set against the backdrop of wartime China, the story follows Dr. Gray Thompson, an American missionary, and his colleague Dr. Sara Durand as they navigate love and conflict in a small village under threat from Japanese forces. Upon Gray's return from America with his new wife, Louise, Sara's feelings for him complicate their dynamic. As the village faces bombing and fierce battles, Gray's commitment to the local residents and the insurgent leader Chen-Ta deepens, highlighting themes of sacrifice and resilience amidst chaos.

"Lyrics within this story come from a song performed by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square as part of their 2019 Christmas concert."

The memoir offers an intimate look at Absalom Sydenstricker, a fervent Southern Presbyterian missionary who dedicated his life to serving in China from 1880 until his death in 1931. It chronicles his challenging experiences in remote areas, as he undertook extensive preaching journeys amidst the turmoil of famine, banditry, and revolution. Pearl S. Buck's portrayal highlights her father's unwavering commitment to his faith and the profound impact of his work on the communities he served.

The memoir delves into the life of Caroline Stulting Sydenstricker, who traveled to China in 1880 as the wife of a Presbyterian missionary. Facing isolation and hardship, she navigated the challenges of raising her children, three of whom died young, while her husband was often absent or emotionally distant. Despite these trials, Carrie demonstrated remarkable resilience and resourcefulness, dedicating herself to her family's well-being and serving the local community in meaningful ways.

A graphic novel adaptation of Buck's portrait of China in the 1920s, when the last emperor reigned and the vast political and social upheavals of the twentieth century were but distant rumblings. The story of the honest farmer Wang Lung and his selfless wife O-Lan reveals the sweeping changes that have occurred in the lives of the Chinese people during the last century.

An account of the sorrow and the spiritual rewards the author experienced as the mother of a retarded child

Dass Rann Colfax etwas Besonderes ist, merken seine Eltern schon kurz nach seiner Geburt: Er ist hochbegabt. Durch seine Intelligenz und Aufgewecktheit macht sich der Junge jedoch wenig Freunde und wächst als Einzelgänger auf. Also beschließt sein Vater, mit dem Sohn um die Welt zu reisen, damit dieser neue Eindrücke gewinnen und seinen Horizont erweitern kann. Doch noch bevor die Reise stattfinden kann, stirbt der Vater. Wissensdurst und Neugier treiben Rann allein in die weite Welt. Auf Stationen in England, New York, Korea und Paris lernt er die Unwägbarkeiten des Lebens kennen – und schließlich auch die Liebe.