Oil-Paper Umbrella
Oil-Paper Umbrella by Lu Xu is a poignant tale published by Reycraft Books in September 2021. This 32-page book, written in English, explores the journey of a boy and his family as they flee their southern China town during wartime. Amidst the chaos, the mother falls ill and makes the heart-wrenching decision to send her family onward, entrusting her son with a cherished red, oil-paper umbrella as a symbol of her love.
In this narrative, readers will find themes of family, loss, and remembrance as the boy reflects on his mother’s beauty and strength through the years. The story delves into the emotional landscape of grief and bereavement, capturing the essence of a child’s memories tied to a significant object. With its focus on social themes and the impact of war on families, Oil-Paper Umbrella offers a thoughtful exploration of personal and cultural history.
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A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift–a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella’s delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.
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