“These are universals, as is the fear women feel during times of political upheaval that occur in what could still be called the outside world of men--whether during the Taiping Rebellion so many years ago or today for women in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Sudan, or even right here in this country in the post-9/11 era. On the surface, we as American women are independent, free, and mobile, but at our cores we still long for love, friendship, happiness, tranquility, and to be heard.”
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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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