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The Kitchen God’s Wife

By Amy Tan
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The Kitchen God’s Wife by Amy Tan is a compelling narrative that delves into the complex relationship between a mother and daughter, exploring themes of family secrets and cultural heritage. As the story unfolds, the mother reveals her past life in China, filled with personal sacrifices and challenges. This tale beautifully intertwines personal history with universal themes of love and resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to rich storytelling that weaves together themes of family secrets, cultural heritage, and the complexity of mother-daughter relationships. Set against the backdrop of Chinese-American identity, it explores personal history and the power of truth in uniting generations.

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A stunning reissue of the international bestseller, from the much-loved author of The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter.

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A stunning reissue of the international bestseller, from the much-loved author of The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter's Daughter.

Pearl Louie Brandt has a terrible secret which she tries desperately to keep from her mother, Winnie Louie. And Winnie has long kept her own secrets—about her past and the confusing circumstances of Pearl's birth.

Fate intervenes in the form of Helen Kwong, Winnie's so-called sister-in-law, who believes she is dying and must unburden herself of all falsehoods before she flies off to heaven. But, unfortunately, the truth comes in many guises, depending on who is telling the tale...

Thus begins a story that takes us back to Shanghai in the 1920s, through World War II, and the harrowing events that led to Winnie's arrival in America in 1949. The story is one of innocence and its loss, tragedy and survival, and, most of all, the enduring qualities of hope, love, and friendship.

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Reviewers praise The Kitchen God's Wife for its ability to blend rich storytelling with lyrical style and humour. The novel captures the complexities of friendship and cultural intersections, creating an immersive world that bridges Eastern and Western experiences with vivid descriptions and emotional depth. Amy Tan's storytelling is noted for its fairy-tale qualities mixed with realistic elements, offering readers an expanded understanding of human relationships and cultural nuances.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007179978

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperPerennial

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Born in the US to immigrant parents from China, Amy Tan failed her mother's expectations that she become a doctor and concert pianist. She settled on writing fiction. Her novels are ‘The Joy Luck Club’, ‘The Kitchen God's Wife’, ‘The Hundred Secret Senses’, ‘The Bonesetter's Daughter’, and ‘Saving Fish from Drowning’, all New York Times bestsellers and the recipient of various awards. She is also the author of a memoir, ‘The Opposite of Fate’, two children's books, The Moon Lady and Sagwa, and numerous articles for magazines, including The New Yorker, Harper’s Bazar. Her work has been translated into 35 languages, from Spanish, French, and Finnish to Chinese, Arabic, and Hebrew.

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