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Jade Snow Wong - Fifth Chinese Daughter - 9780295968261 - V9780295968261
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Fifth Chinese Daughter

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Description for Fifth Chinese Daughter Paperback. SAP The memoirs of a young woman relate how she and her fmaily manage to keep their Chinese heritage alive while adapting to the American way of life. Num Pages: 246 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1FPC; BGH; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 292.

Originally published in 1945 and now reissued with a new introduction by the author, Jade Snow Wong’s story is one of struggle and achievements. These memoirs of the author’s first twenty-four years are thoughtful, informative, and highly entertaining. They not only portray a young woman and her unique family in San Francisco’s Chinatown, but they are rich in the details that light up a world within the world of America. The third-person singular style is rooted in Chinese literary form, reflecting cultural disregard for the individual, yet Jad Snow Wong’s story also is typically American.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
290
Place of Publication
Seattle, United States
ISBN
9780295968261
SKU
V9780295968261
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-18

Reviews for Fifth Chinese Daughter
A sensitive and revealing story of a Chinese American girl’s coming of age in America. It is unique.
New York Herald Tribune
A fascinating narrative, not only because of the courage and humour which shine through every page of the book, but also because it shows how the members of a typical Chinese family can adapt themselves to ... Read more

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