The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts by Maxine Hong Kingston
This memoir explores the life of a first-generation Chinese-American woman, navigating the complexities of her dual heritage. Through five interconnected stories, the book delves into the author's childhood experiences, her mother's tales of old China, and the struggles of reconciling these two worlds. The memoir is a blend of reality and mythology, illustrating the author's struggle with her identity, the expectations of her traditional Chinese family, and the challenges of growing up in a predominantly white American society.
The 658th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Nonfiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
- 75 Books by Women Whose Words Have Changed the World (Women's National Book Association)
- Books That Shaped America (Library of Congress)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)