Super Short Summary

The Lost Daughters of China by Karin Evans is a memoir recounting Evans and her husband Mark’s journey to adopt their daughter Kelly from China, interspersed with informative interludes on Chinese culture, the country's population control policies, and the challenges of international adoption. Through emotional and detailed storytelling, Evans navigates the complexities of the adoption process, the historical and cultural landscape of China, and her reflections on parenting and heritage, highlighting the broader issues faced by many adoptive families. The book discusses sensitive topics including child abandonment, gender biases, and systemic inequalities within the adoption system.