Miss Chopsticks by Xinran (English) Paperback Book

Description: Miss Chopsticks by Xinran, Esther Tyldesley Sisters Three, Five and Six dont have much education, but they know two things for certain: their mother is a failure because she hasnt produced a son, and they only merit a number as a name. Together they find jobs, make new friends, and learn more than a few lessons about life... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Tapping into peoples fascination with what is going on in modern China, Xinran (author of the bestselling The Good Women of China) has written a delightfully warm and fascinating tale of three peasant girls trying to get to grips with life in the big city.Sisters Three, Five and Six dont have much education, but they know two things for certain- their mother is a failure because she hasnt produced a son, and they only merit a number as a name. Women, their father tells them, are like chopsticks- utilitarian and easily broken.But when they leave their home in the countryside to seek their fortune in the big city, their eyes are suddenly and shockingly opened. Together they find jobs, make new friends, and learn more than a few lessons about life... Notes From the author of The Good Women Of China comes the uplifting story of 3 sisters who, like so many migrant workers in todays China, leave their peasant community to seek their fortune in the big city, Nanjing. Xinran skilfully tells not only the human story, but also weaves in the story of the city, its past, customs and culture, and potential future. Author Biography Xinran was born in Beijing in 1958 and was a successful journalist and radio presenter in China. In 1997 she moved to London, where she began work on her seminal book about Chinese womens lives, The Good Women of China. Since then she has written a regular column for the Guardian; appeared frequently on radio and TV and has published the acclaimed Sky Burial; the novel Miss Chopsticks; the groundbreaking book of oral history China Witness; a book of her Guardian columns called What the Chinese Dont Eat and Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother, about mothers and their lost daughters. She lives in London but travels regularly to China. Review Respect for honour and tradition, wicked humour and a vital social message combine in an appealing yet sometimes shocking read * Guardian *The story remains engrossing, and when Xinran turns her attention to the frenetic streets and history of Nanjing, her own beloved hometown, the prose truly comes to life * Daily Mail *This mood of hope, as both inspiring and ultimately attainable, is what makes Miss Chopsticks such an uplifting read * Financial Times *Xinrans tale will likely play on the mind for years to come * Big Issue *Xinrans skill lies in investigating the universal human thoughts and emotions behind the girls naivety * Observer * Promotional Tapping into peoples fascination with what is going on in modern China, Xinran (author of the bestselling The Good Women of China) has written a delightfully warm and fascinating tale of three peasant girls trying to get to grips with life in the big city. Review Text Respect for honour and tradition, wicked humour and a vital social message combine in an appealing yet sometimes shocking read Review Quote Respect for honour and tradition, wicked humour and a vital social message combine in an appealing yet sometimes shocking read Promotional "Headline" Tapping into peoples fascination with what is going on in modern China, Xinran (author of the bestselling The Good Women of China) has written a delightfully warm and fascinating tale of three peasant girls trying to get to grips with life in the big city. Details ISBN0099501538 Pages 272 Year 2008 Translator Esther Tyldesley ISBN-10 0099501538 ISBN-13 9780099501534 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-07-03 Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 895.1352 Birth 1958 Author Esther Tyldesley Media Book Language English Series Vintage Books Publisher Vintage Publishing DOI 10.1604/9780099501534 UK Release Date 2008-07-03 AU Release Date 2008-07-03 NZ Release Date 2008-07-03 Translated from Chinese Alternative 9781407065748 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14732278;

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