{"product_id":"dear-orchid-carol-van-den-hende-9781958223086","title":"Dear Orchid: Letters and New Beginnings-True Stories and Fiction filled with Heart, Humor, and Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese aren't just stories. They're love letters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold through a mix of \u003cem\u003etrue stories\u003c\/em\u003e and new fiction, \u003cem\u003eDear Orchid\u003c\/em\u003e opens the heart in unexpected ways: through loss and love, silence and recovery, and the hard-won resilience of people who don't always fit the mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith tenderness and heart, \u003cem\u003eDear Orchid\u003c\/em\u003e is an Asian American author's homage to Mary-Louise Parker's \u003cem\u003eDear Mr. You\u003c\/em\u003e, through letters to a girl newly freed from East Berlin, an aunt lost to Communist-era borders, and Purple Heart-decorated heroes. These intimate portraits explore the messy beauty of friendship, family, disability, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll meet a \u003cem\u003ewounded hero\u003c\/em\u003e who jokes through his pain, a beloved cat with a crayon note taped to his back (\"HELP ME\"), and characters who refuse to be defined by what they've lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe final chapter brings a fictional reunion with the unforgettable cast from the \u003cem\u003eGoodbye Orchid\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy, offering healing, closure, and a \u003cem\u003esecond chance romance\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold in a lyrical, letter-style format, this collection blends memoir and imagination in a deeply personal exploration of grief, identity, and human connection. It's a window into private moments that echo something universal, especially for those who have ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the heartbreak and humor runs the quiet pull between star-crossed lovers, whose stories unfold across time, distance, and impossible odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to true stories of survival or fictional narratives filled with tenderness and truth, \u003cem\u003eDear Orchid\u003c\/em\u003e offers an emotional journey that celebrates love in all its forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA collection for anyone who's ever loved, lost, or longed to understand the emotional truth behind the quiet moments that shape us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes elements of multicultural and medical romance, true stories, and unforgettable moments of vulnerability and hope.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carol Van Den Hende\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1958223085\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781958223086\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Azine Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2025","brand":"Carol Van Den Hende","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47520844611839,"sku":"9781958223086","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b973b64d-8f91-4de3-ae11-61612a9f4144.jpg?v=1762887351","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dear-orchid-carol-van-den-hende-9781958223086","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}