Max Dayley Mr. McHenry English 12 9/29/06 Amy Tan
The Author of the book The Joy Luck Club is written by American author Amy Tan. Born in China on February 19, 1952 in Oakland, California to her parents John and Daisy. She was a part of the first generation of Asian Americans. Along with The Joy Luck Club she also wrote, The Kitchen God's Wife, The Hundred Secret Senses, and The Bonesetter's Daughter. The latest book written by Amy Tan is Saving Fish From Drowning. She also has written two children books; The Moon lady, and The Chinese Siamese Cats. I find it ironic that she wrote a book titled Saving Fish From Drowning after The Chinese Siamese Cats which talks about drowning fish. The book The Joy Luck Club is a novel about a mother/daughter relationship and the complications that come with the daughters born in American and the mothers born in China. The Joy Luck Club is made up of the four immigrant families. They play Mahjong together while feasting on many delicious foods.......
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