Friends of the Library Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Russell Low

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Russell Low is a 4th generation Chinese American physician who is a great-grandson of a transcontinental railroad worker and a rescued child slave. His story sheds light on the trafficking of young Chinese women in the 1800’s as part of the illegal slave trade. Dr. Low’s passion for research, family history, and storytelling come together in his novel, by weaving family stories and real-life characters with the historical and political events of the time. It is brought to life through drama, romance, and intrigue.

This historical novel recreates the world of Chinatown before the turn of the century. It is a time where old traditions and family values are set against the unwelcoming attitude of the American West. This is a story of determination to survive life as a child slave, the desire for love, and hope for the future. Inspired by an unknown 100-year old photograph, Three Coins illustrates early Chinese American history through the stories of the people whose lives helped to shape it.