Questions About Where the Past Begins: A Writer's Memoir

by Amy Tan (Goodreads Author)

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Melinda Bacurin No, I did not. I have loved all of Amy Tan’s fiction novels, however I found this very difficult to read. I believe it would be extremely boring for a…moreNo, I did not. I have loved all of Amy Tan’s fiction novels, however I found this very difficult to read. I believe it would be extremely boring for a younger audience.(less)

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Thinking about suggesting this book for my high school book club (grades 9-12), do you think it would be a good idea?Is it too explicit? Hard to comprehend? I'm mostly concerned about any overt sex/drug themes, thank you!

Kathy I found this book highly repetitive and pretty much of a slog. It is nonfiction. While it does not have any sex themes at all, there is a suicide by o…moreI found this book highly repetitive and pretty much of a slog. It is nonfiction. While it does not have any sex themes at all, there is a suicide by opium overdose. It is not graphically described. I would suggest one of Tan's novels rather than this selection.(less)

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