Barbara Demick

Barbara Demick, a journalist and author renowned for her narrative nonfiction on East Asia, dives deep into the harrowing effects of China’s one-child policy in her book, *Daughters of the Bamboo Grove*. She explores the heart-wrenching stories of separated twins, illustrating their contrasting lives—one grows up in Texas, the other in hiding. The conversation touches on the emotional turmoil of reunification, the complexities of international adoption, and the cultural dissonance faced by families torn apart by policies that aimed for societal control.

Barbara Demick, former Beijing bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times and author of 'Daughters of the Bamboo Grove,' shares profound insights into the trauma caused by China's one-child policy. She highlights poignant stories, particularly that of Fangfang, a girl taken from her family and adopted in Texas. The conversation reveals the brutal realities of enforced separations, the scars left on families, and the emotional complexities faced by adoptees navigating their identities. Demick also discusses the societal implications of these policies on global adoption practices.

Barbara Demick, a seasoned journalist and author, shares her compelling insights from her new book, 'Daughters of the Bamboo Grove.' She discusses the chilling realities of China's one-child policy, including the illegal abduction of children by officials and the devastating effects on families. Demick recounts her arduous journey to reunite twins separated by distance and circumstance. Through personal narratives, she explores the identity struggles of adoptees and the broader implications of social control in both China and America.