Description
In this groundbreaking memoir, Maxine Hong Kingston weaves together myth, history, and personal experience to explore the complex identity of a Chinese American woman. Drawing on ancient Chinese legends and the stories of her family, she recounts her childhood in California, navigating the cultural divides between her heritage and her American upbringing. Kingston's lyrical prose brings to life the struggles and triumphs of her female ancestors, revealing how their voices and experiences continue to resonate within her own life. This powerful narrative delves into themes of silence, voice, and the search for self, offering a profound meditation on what it means to belong.
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paperback
Vintage International
Published Jan 1, 1989
209 pages
ISBN: 9780679721888
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First Published
1976
Language
eng
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