Fifth Chinese Daughter
Fifth Chinese Daughter
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1945
Book Brief
256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
San Francisco, California • 1930s-1940s
1945
Adult
12+ years
Super Short Summary
Fifth Chinese Daughter by Jade Snow Wong is a 1945 autobiography detailing Wong's early years growing up in San Francisco's Chinatown in a strict, traditional Chinese family, her struggles to obtain education despite gender-based restrictions, and her eventual success as a student and ceramic artist, garnering her family's reluctant pride. The book includes depictions of corporal punishment and gender discrimination.
Informative
Contemplative
Inspirational
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Fifth Chinese Daughter by Jade Snow Wong is celebrated for its insightful portrayal of Chinese American immigrant life and the protagonist’s perseverance. Readers appreciate its authentic voice and cultural richness, although some find its narrative straightforward and lacking in depth. Engaging for those interested in multicultural experiences, it also invites reflections on identity and assimilation.
Who Should Read Fifth Chinese Daughter?
A reader who would relish Fifth Chinese Daughter by Jade Snow Wong is someone interested in cross-cultural experiences, Asian American heritage, and women's autobiographies. Fans of books like Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club and Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior will find this personal memoir equally engaging.
1,409 ratings
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256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
San Francisco, California • 1930s-1940s
1945
Adult
12+ years
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