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Regional U.S. - The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts (Vintage International)

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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An exhilarating blend of autobiography and mythology, of world and self, of hot rage and cool analysis. First published in 1976, it has become a classic in its innovative portrayal of multiple and intersecting identities—immigrant, female, Chinese, American. • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER “A classic, for a reason.” —Celeste Ng, bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere and Our Missing Hearts, via Twitter

As a girl, Kingston lives in two confounding worlds: the California to which her parents have immigrated and the China of her mother’s “talk stories.” The fierce and wily women warriors of her mother’s tales clash jarringly with the harsh reality of female oppression out of which they come. Kingston’s sense of self emerges in the mystifying gaps in these stories, which she learns to fill with stories of her own. A warrior of words, she forges fractured myths and memories into an incandescent whole, achieving a new understanding of her family’s past and her own present.

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Step into a world of mystery and resilience with "The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts". This national bestseller is a captivating blend of autobiography and mythology that will leave you spellbound. Published in 1976, it has become a literary classic, praised for its innovative portrayal of intersecting identities and the immigrant experience.

Immerse yourself in the enthralling world of Maxine Hong Kingston as she navigates between two contrasting worlds. Kingston's California upbringing clashes with the vivid Chinese tales spun by her mother, creating a captivating juxtaposition. Amidst the fierce women warriors of her mother's stories, Kingston's own sense of self emerges, shaped by the enigmatic gaps in these tales, which she masterfully fills with her own captivating narratives.

As you embark on this literary journey, be prepared to be captivated by Kingston's warrior-like command of words. She weaves together fractured myths and memories, transforming them into an incandescent tapestry that sheds light on her family's past and her own present. Through Kingston's introspective exploration, you will gain a new understanding of the complexities that define our identities.

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