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Through twists of fate they encounter a tribe awaiting the return of a leader and the mythical book of wisdom that will protect them from the ravages of the. Memories of a writing life, saving fish from drowning, and two childrens books, the moon lady and the chinese siamese cat, which was adapted into a pbs television series. I think i have read all of amy tans books, but this one was completely. Interview with amy tan archived 200712 at the wayback machine on her website. But in very deep ways, this book is a continuation of the preoccupations of my previous novels. Choose your countrys store to see books available for purchase.
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Usa today a superbly executed, goodhearted farce that is part romance and part mystery. I want to evolve as a writer, so i hope each book is different. Then it begins once more with bibis account of her life history, the scene of her death, and its. Saving fish from drowning other with a pretend kiss on the cheeks. On an illfated art expedition into the southern shan state of burma, eleven americans leave their floating island resort for a christmasmorning tourand disappear. To ask other readers questions about saving fish from drowning, please sign up. Saving fish from drowning is far from one of amy tans best novels. I started reading and was immediately reminded of what a great writer tan really is. In the end, tan takes her readers to that place in their own heart where hope is found. Through twists of fate they encounter a tribe awaiting the return of a leader and the mythical book of wisdom that will. This story was often on my mind when i tried to get through her new novel, since i was mystified as to what had happened to the author of such a lovely, precise and.
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