The Opposite of Fate Author:Amy Tan Amy Tan's fiction has always been informed by her experiences and her heritage. Now, in this remarkably candid insight into her life, Tan turns, for the first time, to nonfiction. She takes us on a journey from her childhood, as a sensitive but intelligent young Chinese American, ashamed of her parents' Chinese ways, to the present day a... more »nd her position as one of the world's best-loved and bestselling novelists.« less
This is a non-fiction work that takes the reader from novelist Amy Tan's childhood to her current position as a bestselling author. It is a very interesting tale told with humor and humility. A very good read.