“Years before, she had dreamed of writing stories as a way to escape. She could revise her life and become someone else. She could be somewhere else. In her imagination she could change everything, herself, her mother, her past. But the idea of revising her life also frightened her, as if by imagination alone she were condemning what she did not like about herself or others. Writing what you wished was the most dangerous form of wishful thinking.”
Quote by Amy Tan
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The Bonesetter's Daughter
This book is a richly woven tapestry of family history, cultural identity, and the struggle to bridge two worlds. The narrative follows the journey of a young woman as she uncovers the secrets of her mother's past, revealing the resilience and strength of her ancestors amidst the complexities of a new country. more
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