Company of Nations
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Company of Nations weaves mystical suspense with unconventional romance.
When personal decisions and world events of the late 70’s and early 80’s shake the lives of three characters - Jake Chin, Vietnam War hero turned deserter; Rachel Chin, his wife and political partisan; and Kim Nguyen, Vietnamese refugee; - their secrets complicate their lives. Can their derailment find repair and new direction?
Facing unresolved issues with family, friends, refugees, and POW/MIA intrigues, Rachel and Jake determine to right wrongs and fulfill obligations. Others with callous intent see Jake as key to freeing American Vietnam POW/MIA soldiers in Laos. Can a deserter find redemption?
Jake desires connection with beloved Yao, Mother of the Hmong, to help him recover the remains of his best friend, Bohdan, who died in Laos on a secret mission. If he cannot find her, can he do business with Laotian Communists without her?
Full of history, intrigue, romance, enigma, and drama, Company of Nations appeals to a wide audience of readers.
COMPANY OF NATIONS BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS
THEMES
Freedom, power, refugees, race, family dynamics, redemption, infidelity, responsibility, world order, war, peace,
Study Questions
In our personal derailments and hostage situations, how do we respond as individuals?
Are there secrets that can be kept and should be kept? What damage or protection happens in secrets we keep?
How can distant disasters, politics, wars, disease, and other external events affect us personally?
How can we grow in dysfunctional environments and not repeat mistakes from history and patterned behaviour?
Do you have a Yao in your life?
Is there a character with whom you identify most?