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Book Review of The Bonesetter's Daughter

The Bonesetter's Daughter
The Bonesetter's Daughter
Author: Amy Tan
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 1


This is Amy Tan in her prime. My favorite line from the book came from the Chinese/American mother regarding why she forced her daughter to cut her hair. She said, "long hair look like suicide maiden." Living in a crazy culture that reveres long, full tresses - we need this kind of cultural antidote. Now I laugh every time I think about. Thanks, Ms Tan.