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Dreams of Joy
by Lisa See
A great read. Personally, I wish I had read this right after Shanghai Girls (which I read a few years ago) so that I could remember the continuing plot. This book really opens your eyes to how lucky we are to live in America. Set in China in the early 50's, you as the reader can see the struggle in Asian cultures regarding either fully embracing your roots or completely turning your back on them especially if you are what they call "Western Chinese."
Towards the end of the book, you simply can't wrap your mind around the poverty, abuse and cultural differences between the eastern and the west (and that's putting it mildly--would you eat your neighbors infant for food if you were starving?)
There were a few scenes that turned my stomach--but they also opened my eyes.
And that makes for a great book.
Towards the end of the book, you simply can't wrap your mind around the poverty, abuse and cultural differences between the eastern and the west (and that's putting it mildly--would you eat your neighbors infant for food if you were starving?)
There were a few scenes that turned my stomach--but they also opened my eyes.
And that makes for a great book.