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Violence
Some
Moderate
Language
None
None
Sexual Content
Some
Moderate
Substance Use
None
None
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Strong
What this book is about
Four Chinese immigrant mothers and their American-born daughters reveal the painful histories and misunderstandings that have shaped each mother-daughter relationship.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Infanticide in a historical chapter
Domestic violence in historical context
Generational trauma and cultural disconnect
Women's lack of agency in historical China depicted
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