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The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings
The Opposite of Fate A Book of Musings
Author: Amy Tan
In her first book of nonfiction, bestselling novelist Amy Tan shares her personal philosophy of fate. — Amy Tan was born into a family that believed in fate. In The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings, she explores this legacy, as well as American circumstances, and finds ways to honor the past while creating her own brand of d...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780399150746
ISBN-10: 0399150749
Publication Date: 10/27/2003
Pages: 416
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3.9 stars, based on 79 ratings
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Page5 avatar reviewed The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings on
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Good book â she writes a self-deprecating memoir. Her family history was very interesting.
paigu avatar reviewed The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings on + 120 more book reviews
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Fascinating insights into Tan's "world" and where she gets her story ideas. Some nice anecdotes though the mother-daughter examples she cites start to wear thin after awhile. Still, was worth reading. She really is a pioneer in Asian-American literature.
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A memoir of the Chinese contemporary author being raised in middle-class America by her two hard-working Chinese parents. It was one of the best books I have read!


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