The Red Thread - Softcover

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"The red string of fate, or the red thread of destiny is an East Asian belief originating in Chinese leged. According to this myth, the gods tie an invisible red string around the ankles of those who are destined to marry each other. The diety in charge of the red thread is beieved to be Yue Xia, the old lunar matchmaker god in charge of marriages. The two connected are destined loves, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. This magical cord may stretch or tangle, but never breaks. This book recounts events and circumstances that shaped and determined the course of Eleanor's life. Her childhood in a loving family, church, schooling, scouting, camping and friendships were all important. Her marriage to a Chinese man in 1950 was unusual in the South. Their work, studies, family, trips with anecdote of people and places are included. Descriptions of China since 1973 recount the many changes she has witnessed and give a unique perspective."--back cover.

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