Dreams of Joy
Dreams of Joy
See, Lisa
product information
Condition: New, UPC: 9780812980547, Publication Date: Wed, February 1, 2012, Type: Paperback ,
join & start selling
description
ELLER - "Astonishing . . . one of those hard-to-put-down-until-four-in-the morning books . . . a story with characters who enter a reader's life, take up residence, and illuminate the myriad decisions and stories that make up human history."--Los Angeles Times

In her most powerful novel yet, acclaimed author Lisa See returns to the story of sisters Pearl and May from Shanghai Girls, and Pearl's strong-willed nineteen-year-old daughter, Joy. Reeling from newly uncovered family secrets, Joy runs away to Shanghai in early 1957 to find her birth father--the artist Z.G. Li, with whom both May and Pearl were once in love. Dazzled by him, and blinded by idealism and defiance, Joy throws herself into the New Society of Red China, heedless of the dangers in the Communist regime. Devastated by Joy's flight and terrified for her safety, Pearl is determined to save her daughter, no matter the personal cost. From the crowded city to remote villages, Pearl confronts old demons and almost insurmountable challenges as she follows Joy, hoping for reconciliation. Yet even as Joy's and Pearl's separate journeys converge, one of the most tragic episodes in China's history threatens their very lives.

Praise for Dreams of Joy

"[Lisa] See is a gifted historical novelist. . . . The real love story, the one that's artfully shown, is between mother and daughter, and aunt and daughter, as both of the women who had a part in making Joy return to China come to her rescue. . . . [In Dreams of Joy, ] there are no clear heroes or villains, just people who often take wrong turns to their own detriment but for the good of the story, leading to greater strength of character and more durable relationships."--San Francisco Chronicle

"A heartwarming story of heroic love between a mother and daughter . . . No writer has better captured the voice and heart of Chinese culture."--Bookreporter

"Once again, See's research feels impeccable, and she has created an authentic, visually arresting world."--The Washington Post

reviews

Be the first to write a review

member goods

No member items were found under this heading.

notems store

Ghosts, Goblins, and Ninjas!, 4

by Gumpaw, Felix

Paperback /Paperback

$7.49

The Mortician's Wife

by Wenner, Jody

Paperback /Paperback

$16.19

The Gentleman and the Thief

by Eden, Sarah M.

Paperback /Paperback

$11.99

listens & views

SIRIOGIL GWICHOKDO

by DU SU,GIM

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$16.99

CONFLICT & CATALYSIS: PRODUCTIONS & ...

by CALE,JOHN

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$12.99

IROHA (DIG)

by IROHA

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$15.49

Return Policy

All sales are final

Shipping

No special shipping considerations available.
Shipping fees determined at checkout.
promoting relevance through notable postings ]
share it, buy it, sell it ]

A notem is a post that highlights an experience, idea, topic of interest, an event ... whatever a member believes worthy of discussion. Each notem becomes a pathway by which to make meaningful connections.

notems is a free, global social network that rewards members by the number and quality of notems they post.

notemote® © . Privacy Policy. Developed by Hartmann Software Group