... a bond that affects their entire lives. Lessons on life are learned by each individual during the first few days of the daughter's life. The mother is filled with high expectations for the daughter. She hopes that her life will be better than her own. She hopes that she can give ... daughters face when growing up in two cultures. In this book, Amy Tan represents the conflicting views and the stories of both sides, providing the reader--and ultimately, the characters--with an understanding of the mentalities of both mother and daughter, and why each one is the way she is. From the beginni...

• Word Count: 2133
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School