Author: Amy Tan
Amy Tan writes about the lives of Chinese immigrants in America with an authenticity that is hard to miss. This book is centered around a mother-daughter relationship. Ruth Young is born in America and is going through what are common mid-life challenges in America with her relationship with her boyfriend and his kids. During this time, her mother Luling is advancing in age and losing her memory, requiring Ruth to take charge and get Luling the care she needs. This sets the stage for Ruth to reminisce on her childhood and discover some of the past secrets from Luling's life in China.
Amy writes with a very lucid style and her storyline grabs your attention and does not let go. I don't know the historical accuracy of the geographical locations, but they describe the discovery of the bones of the Peking Man. Overall, this is an entertaining read, that bears a lot of similarity to the Joy Luck club.
Amy Tan writes about the lives of Chinese immigrants in America with an authenticity that is hard to miss. This book is centered around a mother-daughter relationship. Ruth Young is born in America and is going through what are common mid-life challenges in America with her relationship with her boyfriend and his kids. During this time, her mother Luling is advancing in age and losing her memory, requiring Ruth to take charge and get Luling the care she needs. This sets the stage for Ruth to reminisce on her childhood and discover some of the past secrets from Luling's life in China.
Amy writes with a very lucid style and her storyline grabs your attention and does not let go. I don't know the historical accuracy of the geographical locations, but they describe the discovery of the bones of the Peking Man. Overall, this is an entertaining read, that bears a lot of similarity to the Joy Luck club.
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