Katherine Haas has a gift for storytelling. Her honest, charming voice comes through in her memoir Little Jade, which tells her story as a Chinese-German girl who immigrated to mid-century America. Though she faced many challenges, from the relatable struggles of coming of age to her infuriating experiences of racism, Haas handles it all with grace and hope that makes this memoir so inspiring. While young Katherine felt different throughout her life because of her ethnicity, her story — that of a girl navigating a new world and ultimately finding happiness— is instantly relatable and makes her a heroine any reader wants to root for. ~ AL, on Goodreads

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I finished your book a few minutes ago. I have one huge complaint!!!!......... I never wanted it to end!!!  I absolutely loved every single moment of this book. I truly heard your physical voice "telling" me each story.! ~ Tammy Beigel

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LITTLE JADE arrived … this afternoon, and I have just finished it… It is quite beautiful in every way. Thank you for sharing your story, your life, yourself so generously. You are a gift. Congratulations! ~ M-L S

 

This is a fabulous read. You are amazing.  ~ Lydia Crooks

 

I finished your delightful memoir, Little Jade, last night. I wished there were more of it. ~ Patricia Beatley Patterson       z and was happy to learn more about your remarkable life. Your early empathy for those less fortunate has served you and all who know you. ~ Shannon Brennen

I SO enjoyed Little Jade. You did a masterful job of narrating your story - it felt so direct and honest; you didn't hesitate to include incidents that hurt at the time as well as so many rewarding ones, but everything was brought to life vividly. I think the book cover is a beauty. ~ Diana Cartier

 

I finished Little Jade the other day and very much enjoyed it….Your efforts to document your fish-out-of-water stories were handled with such care. The end result is a gripping tale … thank you for willing it into existence! And might I say the cover art is gorgeous.  ~ Kelly O'Brien