Lady Tan's Circle of Women: A Novel by Lisa See (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See *NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!* From "one of those special writers capable of delivering both poetry and plot" (The New York Times Book Review) an immersive historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China--perfect for fans of Lisa Sees classics Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane. According to Confucius, "an educated woman is a worthless woman," but Tan Yunxian--born into an elite family, yet haunted by death, separations, and loneliness--is being raised by her grandparents to be of use. Her grandmother is one of only a handful of female doctors in China, and she teaches Yunxian the pillars of Chinese medicine, the Four Examinations--looking, listening, touching, and asking--something a man can never do with a female patient. From a young age, Yunxian learns about womens illnesses, many of which relate to childbearing, alongside a young midwife-in-training, Meiling. The two girls find fast friendship and a mutual purpose--despite the prohibition that a doctor should never touch blood while a midwife comes in frequent contact with it--and they vow to be forever friends, sharing in each others joys and struggles. No mud, no lotus, they tell themselves: from adversity beauty can bloom. But when Yunxian is sent into an arranged marriage, her mother-in-law forbids her from seeing Meiling and from helping the women and girls in the household. Yunxian is to act like a proper wife--embroider bound-foot slippers, recite poetry, give birth to sons, and stay forever within the walls of the family compound, the Garden of Fragrant Delights. How might a woman like Yunxian break free of these traditions and lead a life of such importance that many of her remedies are still used five centuries later? How might the power of friendship support or complicate these efforts? A captivating story of women helping each other, Lady Tans Circle of Women is a triumphant reimagining of the life of one person who was remarkable in the Ming dynasty and would be considered remarkable today. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Lisa See is the New York Times bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, Shanghai Girls, China Dolls, and Dreams of Joy, which debuted at #1. She is also the author of On Gold Mountain, which tells the story of her Chinese American familys settlement in Los Angeles. See was the recipient of the Golden Spike Award from the Chinese Historical Association of Southern California and the Historymakers Award from the Chinese American Museum. She was also named National Woman of the Year by the Organization of Chinese American Women. Review "Lady Tans Circle of Women has everything you could want in a dramatic tale of female friendship." --Katie Couric Media "Based on the writings of an historical Ming dynasty female physician, Sees accomplished novel immerses readers in a fascinating life lived within a fascinating culture." --Booklist (starred review) "Engrossing...rich...packed with historical detail...Womens friendships in a world where they have little freedom shape a quietly moving book." --Kirkus Reviews"Despite the inordinate limits placed on women, See allows their strengths to dominate their stories" --Washington PostPraise for Lisa See "See is one of those special writers capable of delivering both poetry and plot." --New York Times Book Review Praise for Island of Sea Women "Vivid ... thoughtful and empathetic ... necessary." --New York Times Book Review "Lisa Sees mesmerizing new historical novel...celebrates womens strengths--and the strength of their friendships." --O, The Oprah Magazine "Painstakingly researched...deft...a powerful and essential story of humanity." --The Los Angeles Review of Books "Compelling ... takes readers on a journey spanning generations -- in this case 1938 to 2008 -- as moments of cherished friendship, unspeakable tragedy and, in the end, a plot twist worthy of Raymond Chandler unfold." --Associated Press Review Quote Praise for Lisa See "See is one of those special writers capable of delivering both poetry and plot." -- New York Times Book Review Praise for Island of Sea Women "Vivid ... thoughtful and empathetic ... necessary." -- New York Times Book Review "Lisa Sees mesmerizing new historical novel...celebrates womens strengths--and the strength of their friendships." -- O, The Oprah Magazine "Painstakingly researched...deft...a powerful and essential story of humanity." --The Los Angeles Review of Books "Compelling ... takes readers on a journey spanning generations -- in this case 1938 to 2008 -- as moments of cherished friendship, unspeakable tragedy and, in the end, a plot twist worthy of Raymond Chandler unfold." -- Associated Press Details ISBN1982117087 Author Lisa See Short Title Lady Tans Circle of Women Pages 368 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1982117087 ISBN-13 9781982117085 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-06-06 Subtitle A Novel UK Release Date 2023-06-06 Audience General DEWEY 813.54 Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Simon & Schuster Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2023-06-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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