Luling speaks excruciating English, is obstinate, forgetful, critical, superstitious and forever threatening to die. Her American-born daughter, Ruth, uncertain of her mother's love, regards her with embarrassed exasperation until she reads Luling's account of her early life in a remote Chinese village. Uncovering the secrets of Precious Auntie, dragon bones and Peking Man, Ruth comes to terms with the events of her own childhood and learns to understand herself. It's quintessential Amy Tan. Read it!
(Jenny Baker - bwl 10 August 2001 ) |
