Apple An
Apple An is a professor at Syracuse University. She was a historian in her profession and a founding editor-in-chief. Over 30 years of her career, she has published 200+ academic articles and three books. Her research has been cited 16,000+ times by scholars from many disciplines. She has been recognized with 23 awards and recognitions for teaching, research, and service.
Apple started her literary journey in 2017, initially wanting to write for her children to understand their heritage. Her writing goal has broadened to enrich Asian American cultural heritage and history and to enhance cultural understanding and acceptance among all people. Apple's books include memoirs and historical novels based on true events in China. She also co-edits an anthology series and designed and published an all-in-one dotted journal notebook that affords her a busy, productive, and mindful life.
Apple grew up during China’s Cultural Revolution and came to the US in 1989 in her 20s. She lives in Baldwinsville, NY. Learn more about Apple An and her creative work at AppleAnBooks.com.
Apple started her literary journey in 2017, initially wanting to write for her children to understand their heritage. Her writing goal has broadened to enrich Asian American cultural heritage and history and to enhance cultural understanding and acceptance among all people. Apple's books include memoirs and historical novels based on true events in China. She also co-edits an anthology series and designed and published an all-in-one dotted journal notebook that affords her a busy, productive, and mindful life.
Apple grew up during China’s Cultural Revolution and came to the US in 1989 in her 20s. She lives in Baldwinsville, NY. Learn more about Apple An and her creative work at AppleAnBooks.com.
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Mother of Red Mountains: A Novel of a Woman's Journey Through Revolutionary China
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Historical Fiction
In the shadow of China’s tumultuous mid-20th century, an ambitious civil engineer is determined to protect her baby girls. Despite a childhood marked by tragedies, Jun carves out a stable life for herself while shrewdly and skillfully navigating a male-dominated and politically charged society. As she rises through the ranks in her profession, she turns to her in-laws to help care for her daughters. But when the Red Guards target her young family due to their connection with her in-laws’ capitalist class, Jun fears their very existence is in jeopardy. Amid frequent threats to their safety, can Jun rise above the challenges and safeguard both her family’s future and their fragile stability? Mother of Red Mountains is an epic tale that weaves together history, personal stories, and the complex culture of revolutionary China. It showcases the power of sheer grit and determination of a formidable woman who dares to dream against all odds. If you like strong female protagonists facing mountainous challenges, revealing the sacrifices they made and the strength they found in adversity, if you are interested in people's lives in the period of China from the 1930s to the 1960s, you will find Jun's life journey fascinating and yet relatable. 
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Las Crosses: An Unwavering Journey to a New Life in America
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Memoir
With no backup plan, Apple leaves Beijing right after the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989 to pursue her doctoral education in America. Upon arrival in the small city of Las Cruces, NM, Apple faces cultural shocks and challenges. She is anxious, ignorant, broken, lost, and homesick, but also excited, curious, open-minded, fearless, adventurous, and resilient. Apple's story transcends the Pacific Ocean, cultures, time, and personal comfort zone. She invites readers to join her on the journey with a blend of humility, humor, honesty, and vulnerability. Apple is a role model for young people, encouraging them to follow their heads, hearts, and dreams. With no backup plan, Apple leaves Beijing right after the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989 to pursue her doctoral education in America. Upon arrival in the small city of Las Cruces, NM, Apple faces cultural shocks and challenges. She is anxious, ignorant, broken, lost, and homesick, but also excited, curious, open-minded, fearless, adventurous, and resilient. Apple's story transcends the Pacific Ocean, cultures, time, and personal comfort zone. She invites readers to join her on the journey with a blend of humility, humor, honesty, and vulnerability. Apple is a role model for young people, encouraging them to follow their heads, hearts, and dreams. 
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28 Voices: A Nonfiction Anthology, Vol. 1
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Anthology by Multiple Authors
The authors of these 28 essays recount a wide range of life’s journeys and what we have learned from them: childhood memories, life-changing events, love and relationships, childbirth and parenthood, balancing family and career, adapting to new environments or cultures, coping with losses of loved ones, and spirituality. 
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All-in-One Dotted Journal Notebook: For a Busy, Productive & Mindful Life
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Non-fiction
Planners + Organizers + To-dos + Reminders + Trackers + Journals + Random Notes + Doodles + Nuggets of Goodness. Do you have a busy life? Do you want to be productive? Do you want to have an efficient assistant to provide notes when you need it? Do you want to eliminate loose papers and memos? Do you want to have fewer notebooks or journals to deal with daily? Do you want to spend minimum time to prepare your templates and more time to be productive and enjoy life? This All-in-One Dotted Journal Notebook might be just what you need. Give this a try for one month. There is no need to waste money if it does not work for you. You can find use examples from my website to guide you developing your own habits and uses. Get a copy today to tidy up your life! 
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