FREE trip to Cambodia!
Family, America, and the Khmer Rouge interweave the journey of a mother’s search for truth with the lives of two Cambodians—one who escaped the Khmer Rouge’s bloody reign and one who did not. Adopting one child leads to building a school, and a mission to promote education in Cambodia. Bones That Float—a Cambodian phrase for the sacred that rises above the suffering—is a heartbreaking tale of hope.
“Told with fierce honesty and an affecting voice...” —Loung Ung, author of First They Killed My Father and Lucky Child
“A literary gem that employs sumptuous prose...” —Cathryn Alpert, author of the novel Rocket City.
“My favorite type of book—impossible to put down and haunting long past its end.” —Violeta Garcia-Mendoza, Rainbow Kids E Magazine
“A must read book.” —Barbara Gose, Wyoming Humanities Council Book Discussion Leader
“You cannot read this book and NOT feel called to action for the plight of children all over the world! EXCELLENT!” —Kelly Schaeffer on Amazon.com
“A beautifully written book—it felt like a tutorial in love.” —Andy Brouwer, andybrouwer.blogspot.com
How one book is making a difference!
I adopted a child because I wanted a family and ended up adopting a country because it needed help. I intended to publish my story, but turned down a prominent publisher so my work can benefit desperately needed education in Cambodia. The 485 children standing behind me from the Grady Grossman School in Cambodia gave me the fortitude to reject my personal dream and embrace a greater goal.
Book Discussions/Events held: 32
Events Scheduled: 6
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Click to watch Kari on KOMO-TV in Seattle, WA.
Click to listen to Kari's interview on WCVE Public Radio.
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5 Powerful Things You Can Do To Help Spread The Word.
Our publicity campaign is based on "everybody knows somebody." If you'd like to get involved and spread the word, here is a printable toolkit to help you help us.
1) Book Discussion: Pass out postcards, host a book discussion. How to: Click here.
2) Book Stores: Ask your local bookstore to stock Bones That Float, A Story of Adopting Cambodia. How to: Click here.
3) Media: Ask your local newspaper, media contact or favorite blogger to write a story. How to: Click here
4) Speaking Engagements: Kari Grady Grossman can come speak to your University, Social Justice, Adoption Support or Book Group. Here's information to present to your group: Click here
5) Review: Go to Amazon.com and write a Customer Review, suggest a relevant book search and add a tag. How to: Click here.
Thank you for purchasing my book and spreading its message to others.