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Love Medicine, authored by Louise Erdrich and first published in 1984, was reissued in 1993 by HarperPerennial Library after the author included five new chapters. This novel consists of interconnected stories about multiple generations within a Native American family. In 1985, Amy Tan read this book and it had a significant influence on her when she wrote The Joy Luck Club.
The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood among Ghosts, published in 1976, is a memoir about a Chinese-American girl growing up in Stockton, California. The girl navigates two worlds: America, where her parents have emigrated, and China, a place she learns about through her mother’s ‘‘talk-stories.’’ Maxine Hong Kingston, the first Asian-American writer to gain critical acclaim in the United States, authored this book, which helped pave the way for other Asian-American writers like Amy Tan.
How To Think in Chess, written by Jan Przewoznik and Marek Soszynski, was published in 2001 by Russell Enterprises. This book employs psychological experiments to reveal how professional chess players actually think and perceive the chessboard. It then guides readers in analyzing their own thought processes during chess games, enabling them to identify potential limitations.
The Bonesetter’s Daughter, by Amy Tan, was released in 2002 by Ballantine Books. The story revolves around a mother diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who becomes determined to document her birth and family history to preserve the details of her life as her memory fades. Her daughter, who works as a ghostwriter for self-help books, knows little about her mother’s past. The daughter becomes resolute in improving her strained relationship with her mother and uncovering her true identity before it’s too late.
The Kitchen God’s Wife, Amy Tan’s second novel, was published by Putnam in 1991. This book delves into the generation gap between Chinese-born mothers and their American-born daughters, but unlike The Joy Luck Club, it focuses on just two main characters.
Searching for Bobby Fischer: The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of Chess, authored by Fred Waitzkin, was published in 1993 by Penguin USA. This book narrates the story of Waitzkin and his son, Josh, from the time six-year-old Josh first sits at a chessboard until he competes for the national championship. Along the way, father and son also navigate the complexities of their own challenging relationship.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Chess, written by Patrick Wolff, was published in 2001 by Alpha Books. Wolff, the reigning United States Chess Champion and International Grandmaster, provides quick and easy strategies for mastering the basics of chess. The book includes essential information on basic openings and endgames, along with tips for interpreting an opponent’s moves.
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