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The Opposite of Fate : Memories of a Writing Life
Author: Amy Tan
Book Information
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Book Type: Paperback
Rating: 15
ISBN-13: 9780142004890 - ISBN-10: 0142004898
Pages: 416

Book Description:
Amy Tan has touched millions of readers with haunting and sympathetic novels of cultural complexity and profound empathy. With the same spirit and humor that characterize her acclaimed novels, she now shares her insight into her own life and how she escaped the curses of her past to make a future of her own. She takes us on a journey from her childhood of tragedy and comedy to the present day and her arrival as one of the world’s best-loved novelists. Whether recalling arguments with her mother in suburban California or introducing us to the ghosts that inhabit her computer, The Opposite of Fate offers vivid portraits of choices, attitudes, charms, and luck in action—a refreshing antidote to the world-weariness and uncertainties we all face today.

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Top Member Reviews

Catherine M. from ASHBY, MA wrote on 11/7/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

bestsellling novelist Amy Tan shares the story of how she escaped the curses of her past to make a future of her own. She takes us on a journey from her childhood of both tragedy and comedy to present day. I really enjoyed this book

Barbara W. from SIMI VALLEY, CA wrote on 9/9/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This collection of short essays and stories is interesting, but not like her other books. If you want to learn more about Amy Tan, you'll love it.

Joey S. (Joey) from OTIS ORCHARDS, WA wrote on 7/15/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

"The Opposite of Fate" is a collection of musings that cover the many facets of Amy Tan's life, career, and philosophies.

The book runs the gamut from a library contest entry written when she was eight to articles and lectures about her current life as a writer.

These essays are quite personal, honest, and told with humor and amazing insight." amazon review


Rate These Member Reviews

Alicia C. (acrain) from LA HABRA, CA wrote on 3/8/2007...


'Amy Tan gives us a story that is just as wondrous as her fiction: her own life.'

Elaine P. from GREEN BROOK, NJ wrote on 2/12/2007...


Memoires are always interesting - and Amy Tan's life is no exception. Some surprises, especially the ending.

Barbara M. from HIGHLAND, MD wrote on 8/15/2006...


Very enjoyable autobiography. Everyone who enjoys Amy Tan books and is curious about the truth of her life should read this book.

Margery D. (margodoso) from MARYLAND HTS, MO wrote on 3/27/2006...


This is a lovely book that shares the author's insights as to how her life and bestsellers intertwine.

Judith N. from PEORIA, AZ wrote on 12/29/2005...


Easy to see how and why Amy Tan writes her stories. The great influence of family and family stories makes this an enjoyable read.

Cathy A. (csa) from BASKING RIDGE, NJ wrote on 9/27/2005...


This one makes you want to go back and reread all of Amy Tan's previous works. I highly recommend it.


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