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The Joy Luck Club

Book • 1989
The Joy Luck Club explores the intricate bonds between mothers and daughters across cultural and generational divides.

The story follows four Chinese immigrant families in San Francisco, focusing on their struggles to maintain cultural heritage while adapting to American life.

Through sixteen interwoven narratives, Amy Tan delves into themes of identity, tradition, and the power of maternal love.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Angela Duckworth
in the context of discussing Amy Tan's literary achievements and her initial low SAT scores in English.
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Mentioned by Jeesoo as a novel she was excited about since there were few Asian American books at the time.
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The Portrayal of Asian Women in Media (ft. Kaila Yu, Fetishized)
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Mort Sherman
, citing a scene about a chess whiz and her 'tiger mom' to discuss parenting approaches.
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Rosalind Chao
as the writer, along with Amy Tan, of the screenplay.
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Jay Caspian Kang
as an influential Asian American writer during his upbringing.
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Brian Lehrer
as a book iconic for the 1990s.
100 Years of 100 Things: Best Sellers
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Aimee Phan
as one of the books that inspired her to read and understand the importance of storytelling.
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