"Two sisters... separate lives... one family that binds them together forever.

Emma and Joan are two daughters of the Lew family, coming of age during and after the turbulent years of World War II. Beautiful elder sister Joan hopes for a tradicional family life, but through a series of troubled relationships begins a career as a Chinese film actress.

Emma, inspired by the independence of her Aunt Go, sets her sights on an artistic life in San Francisco, only to find further solace back in Hong Kong.

In the tradition of her previous, acclaimed novels, Gail Tsukiyama creates a moving memorable story of women's experiences in Chinese culture."

"In a novel that focuses on the bonds between women and how the pull of individual destinies shapes their lives, Tsukiyama conveys the sights, sounds, and smells of a privileged Hong Kong as well as the hardships following the war. Sisters Emma (younger) and Joan (older) Lew grow up in Hong Kong with a mother determined to make a good marriage for Joan; their fiercely loyal yet enigmatic family cook, Foon; successful Auntie Go; and a mostly absent father. When World War II makes life in Hong Kong impossible, they move to Macao, where Emma finds a lifelong friend. Upon their return to Hong Kong, Auntie Go must rebuild her business; Emma feels more strongly than ever that she is meant to see the world; and Joan, not having found the love of her life, turns to acting in the Hong Kong film community. Emma departs for college in San Francisco, but she is never without the support of Auntie Go and Joan, who finds true fulfillment in her new life. "

In amazon

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A simple an intricate story about how the World War II could affect peoples lives. A simple family that starts to live the consequences of a war and the choices that two sisters make in their lifes... A story of surviving, love, and friendship... A story of a family!

(14 de Setembro de 2007)