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The Kitchen God's Wife

Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

For over fifty years, Winnie and Helen have shared each other's deepest secrets. Now, facing her own mortality, Helen wants to reveal everything, forcing Winnie to tell her daughter, Pearl, the truth about her past. Winnie recounts her life from a small island near Shanghai in the 1920s through World War II, detailing the events that ultimately led her to America in 1949.

About the author

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Amy Tan

Amy Tan is the author of Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience. Her work focuses on literature and educational texts.

Characters

WinnieProtagonist
PearlSupporting
Lady HelenSupporting
All characters in The Kitchen God's Wife