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This book was set in remote 19th century China and is basically a coming of age story between the friendship of two Chinese girls who at first glance come from different family backgrounds. I really enjoyed how this book included many Chinese cultures, such as footbindings for young girls. The author also detailed how little that women were worth in China, especially baby girls. The beginning of this book was rather slow but quickly picked up. At times, it felt that I was actually in China. Ms.
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I loved this book. One of my favorite things a good book can do is give an entirely different perspective and world view that you've never even considered. This did that for me. I had heard of foot binding, of course, but this explained it from the viewpoint of that time, country and mindset. I could actually understand why it was done and how it wasn't considered cruel or barbaric in that culture. Everything about the culture was foreign to me and I delighted in being able to experience it. It
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Apr 22, 2012
Megan the Vegan
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Lori
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Jirrine
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Jan 26, 2017
Melanie
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Oct 13, 2020
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Dec 17, 2019
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