“For my entire life I longed for love. I knew it was not right for me — as a girl and later as a woman — to want or expect it, but I did, and this unjustified desire has been at the root of every problem I have experienced in my life.”
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
This novel delves into the intricate relationships and cultural nuances of 19th-century China through the lives of two women, Lily and Snow Flower. The story is centered around their membership in a secret society that uses a unique form of communication, known as 'women's writing', to share their thoughts and feelings. The narrative weaves through their lives, revealing the challenges and triumphs they face in a society that values their roles as daughters, wives, and mothers. more
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