Part 1 of Essay
is the stories of four families that migrated from mainland China in the last generation. It is the story of four mother-daughter relationships in the United States and the story of the four mothers’ lives in a repressive and sexist Chinese society. These stories are told in such a manner that illuminates the cont ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... Lindo, Ying Ying, and An Mei came to America many years ago to escape the social and political turmoil in China. Now, however, Suyan has died and the three other members of the club invite her daughter June to take her place. June belongs to the new generation, to those of Chinese heritage who grew up speaking English and learning American customs. Also of this new generation are Waverly, Lindo’s daughter; Lena, Ying Ying’s daughter; and Rose, An Mei’s daughter. revolves around these chara ....