1. The Life of Amy Tan
About Amy Tan Amy Tan was born in Oakland, California after her parents had immigrated to the United States during the Forties. ... Amy Tan's writing is extremely reflective of her life. ... Throughout the book, The Joy Luck Club, the immigrant mothers are afraid that the younger generations will lose their Chinese heritage and thereby forfeit their faith in joy and luck. ... Amy Tan's relationship with her mother, though, was everything short of perfect. ... Despite the many hardships in her life, Amy Tan is a brilliant, together woman who has a wonderful talent for writing. ...
- Word Count: 586
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School