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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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.
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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in the context of discussing Amy Tan's literary achievements and her initial low SAT scores in English.


Angela Duckworth

52 snips
174. What’s the Point of I.Q. Testing?
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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, citing a scene about a chess whiz and her 'tiger mom' to discuss parenting approaches.

Mort Sherman

1KHO 559: Using Music Purposefully | Mort and Sara Sherman, Resonant Minds
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as the writer, along with Amy Tan, of the screenplay.


Rosalind Chao

Rosalind Chao and #36, The Shape Of Things To Come!
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as an influential Asian American writer during his upbringing.


Jay Caspian Kang

The Sunday Read: 'The Many Lives of Steven Yeun'
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as a book iconic for the 1990s.


Brian Lehrer

100 Years of 100 Things: Best Sellers
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as one of the books that inspired her to read and understand the importance of storytelling.


Aimee Phan

AIMEE PHAN: A Conversation about The Lost Queen Part 2 [Ep 263]