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A Chinese American woman tells of the Chinese myths, family stories and events of her California childhood that have shaped her identity.

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"You must not tell anyone," my mother said, "what I am about to tell you.

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1. No Name Woman
2. White Tigers
3. Shaman
4. At the Western Palace
5. A Song for a Barbarian Reed Pipe

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  1. Maxine Hong Kingston (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Allen Lane
Country: England
Publication Date: 1977
ISBN: 0713910623
Page Count: 224

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