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Book Description:
Winnie and Helen have kept each other's worst secrets for more than fifty years. Now, because she believes she is dying, Helen wants to expose everything. And Winnie angrily determines that she must be the one to tell her daughter, Pearl, about the past--including the terible truth even Helen does not know. And so begins Winnie's story of her life on a small island outside Shanghai in the 1920s, and other places in China during World War II, and traces the happy and desperate events tha led to Winnie's coming to America in 1949.Members who requested this book also requested:
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Another fun and fabulous book by Amy Tan. I LOVED this one!! A must read.
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really well written. The mother is quite entertaining to "listen" to- as you read her narrative. I did find it slow at times, but overall the story was very interesting.
Heather S. from MOUNT VERNON, MO wrote on 5/9/2007...I've always enjoyed a peek into different cultures. As always, Amy Tan does a good job of portraying in flashback, China before communism.
One of her best books, focuses more on her mother's story in China, a dark and fascinating tale. Great story and compelling writing as always.
AMY TAN IS A GREAT WRITER. ANOTHER WONDERFUL STORY.
This is a GREAT book. I absolutly loved reading it. Very interesting, unique, and just an all-around great read. I would recommend this book to anyone, serious reader or just casual readers.
Maria G. from PORTLAND, OR wrote on 1/25/2007...Mom/daughter relationships are so sharp and funny via Amy Tan. And sad and moving.
My favorite of her books. Heartwrenching, but also uplifting. A wonderful look not only into the Chinese immigrant experience, but also just the relationship of mothers and daughters in general.
Michelle D. from LIVERPOOL, NY wrote on 1/17/2007...WOW! An awesome book...coulnd't put it down.
Marie F. from JERICHO, VT wrote on 12/27/2006...Excellent read!
Moving story of a modern Chinese-American immigrant family in California.