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THE KITCHEN GOD'S WIFE.


THE KITCHEN GOD'S WIFE By Amy Tan Amy Tan (b. February 18, 1952) is an American writer of Chinese descent whose works explore mother-daughter relationships as well as relationships between Chinese American women and their immigrant parents.  

This is the best novel I have read all year. It has unisex appeal; there is only a little bit of male bashing bash  
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, and women will appreciate the strong female protagonist.

The story is about one family and two big secrets shared between a mother and daughter. Both secrets will manage to revise the family's past and change its future. As the mother is forced by another relative to tell her daughter her life story of growing up in China against the backdrop Backdrop may refer to:
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 of World War II, the American-born daughter must reflect on her own life and behavior. The story really shows how one can prosper in the future in spite of in opposition to all efforts of; in defiance or contempt of; notwithstanding.

See also: Spite
 a tragic past. Everyone should read this book.

--Michelle Nealy, Suisun, California
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Title Annotation:Review
Author:Nealy, Michelle
Publication:New York Times Upfront
Article Type:Book Review
Date:May 14, 2001
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