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In a society where we all crave to be different, to stand out, it's hard to imagine the trials and tribulations that our forebearers endured in order to pave the way for that possibility. In this novel, with every character well drawn out, you are reminded what being different meant for a woman desperate to buck tradition, a Chinese man struggling for friendship and respect, and children flailing through fear, doubt, anger. It begins with the death of Lydia, the beloved daughter of Marilyn and J
  
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What an amazing book. From the very first sentence, "Lydia is dead", it is completely captivating, engrossing, and moving. We see how Lydia's family reacts to her death, each struggling in a different way. And we also see in flashbacks how each character got to that position, including Lydia herself. But we also see the struggles Lydia's parents faced, her father dealing with race issues and her mother dealing with gender discrimination, and how those dynamics shaped their expectations of themse
  
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I really enjoyed this book. So many emotions come rushing through you through the whole story. The characters are very strong and there is so much to them. It's very well written. 
  
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