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The Joy Luck Club

This book delves into the lives of four Chinese-American mothers and their daughters, examining the cultural and generational gaps that exist between them. The narrative intertwines their personal stories, revealing the struggles and triumphs of their lives as they navigate both traditional Chinese values and the American culture they now inhabit. more

Author

Amy Tan
Amy Tan

Amy Tan, born in February 19, 1952, is a renowned film writer from the United States. Her works are characterized by profound character portrayal and unique cultural background, with notable works including 'The Joy Luck Club'. more

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“Es por eso, que en nombre de la nobleza que creo tener, te perdono. Te perdono porque eres una víctima, porque tu alma está atrapada, porque ningún mal que has hecho ha sido a propósito. Te perdono porque debo perdonarte. Te perdono y también me perdono a mí mismo, por creerte un enemigo cuando no lo eras. Me perdono por la ira, por el deseo de venganza, y por sentir todavía algo de rencor… Me perdono haberme culpado tanto. Y principalmente, me perdono porque todo dolor que nace de la culpa, debe morir con el perdón. Ahora quiero que descanses en paz.”

“When someone tells me they don’t like my books — always a strange way to open a conversation but hey such is life — I first think: How is that my problem? I just wrote the damn thing. And second: welcome to the club. Books, by nature, disappoint. 99.9999* of the planet will never read, much less like, anything you’ve written. The surprise for me is not that someone didn’t like or read my work but that someone in this messed up Chthulucene planet did. Books are the triumph of humble collectives, offerings to the god of small things.”