Gregory Nerland

Ming Quong. A #Walnutcreek institution and longtime downtown fixture is closing.

https://www.beyondthecreek.com/ming-quong-closes-in-downtown-walnut-creek/

Ming Quong Closes in Downtown Walnut Creek

1517 N. Main St, Walnut Creek After more than 50 years, the iconic Ming Quong has closed in downtown Walnut Creek. For background on their history check ou

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Jan 31, 2023 at 4:53pmWeb
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@gnerland

#AAPI #AsianAmerican

PS: The owner, Nona Mock Wyman, wrote a book about her experience at Ming Quong called: "Chopstick Childhood: In a Town of Silver Spoons.}

I have an autographed copy signed by Nona.

It's available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chopstick-Childhood-Town-Silver-Spoons/dp/0997748419

Amazon.com

Show threadsgt1372Jan 31, 2023

@gnerland

#AAPI #AsianAmerican

Nona also wrote another book called "Bamboo Women: Stories from Ming Quong, A Chinese Orphanage in Californa."

This book is also available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Women-Stories-Orphanage-California/dp/0835100065

Amazon.com

Show threadsgt1372Jan 31, 2023

@gnerland

#AAPI #AsianAmerican

Below is a photo of Nona Mock Wyman circa 2012.

https://www.beyondthecreek.com/ming-quong-owner-to-publish-book-bamboo-women-in-june/

Ming Quong Owner to Publish Book, “Bamboo Women” in June

Nona Mock Wyman, one of the owners of Ming Quong, the  jewelry and gift shop located in downtown Walnut Creek will be publishing a book titled, "Bamboo W

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