Red Thread of Fate by Lyn Liao Butler

I greatly enjoyed reading the Red Thread of Fate by Lyn Liao Butler.  The story beings with the main character, Tam,  on the phone with her husband a few days before they get their referral to adopt a son from China. A horrible accident happens and her life is never the same. 

I enjoyed this beautifully written story that had themes of forgiveness, our connection to others, and understanding others points of view.  As the adoptive mom of a daughter from China I found the author's writings' on Chinese orphanages and their adoption very well done and insightful.   The nuances of Chinese culture were so interesting to read.

One of my favorite Chinese provervs is one that talks of a red thread that connects those who are destined to meet regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may tangle or stretch, but never break.  As a reader I enjoyed walking  with the characters as we untangled the complex threads of this story.  I immensely enjoyed reading The Red Thread of Fate!  I highly  recommend it.  

I was given a complimentary copy and not required to write a review. Thank you to @berkleypub and @shelf.awareness for the gifted copy. 

Lyn Liao Butler was born in Taiwan and moved to the States when she was seven. Before becoming an author, she was a professional ballet and modern dancer, and is still a personal trainer, fitness instructor, and yoga instructor. She is an avid animal lover and fosters dogs as well as volunteers with rescues.

When she is not torturing clients or talking to imaginary characters, Lyn enjoys spending time with her FDNY husband, their son (the happiest little boy in the world), their three stubborn dachshunds (Lokie, Mochi, Cash, and Pinot in heaven), sewing for her Etsy shop, and trying crazy yoga poses on a stand-up paddleboard. So far, she has not fallen into the water yet.