“It's funny how in that moment I see things clearly. Am I beaten down? Yes. Have I allowed myself to become a victim? Somewhat. Am I afraid? Always. Does some part of me still long to fly away from this place? Absolutely. But I can't leave. Sam and I have built a life for Joy. It isn't perfect, but it's a life. My family's happiness means more to me that starting over again. Page 210”
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Shanghai Girls: A Novel
Shanghai Girls is a novel that explores the experiences of two sisters in Shanghai during the tumultuous 1930s. The story delves into the cultural and social changes they encounter, including the Japanese occupation and the sisters' subsequent migration to the United States. more
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