{"product_id":"dreams-of-joy-paperback","title":"Dreams of Joy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLisa See\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER - \"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.\"--\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her most powerful novel yet, acclaimed author Lisa See returns to the story of sisters Pearl and May from \u003ci\u003eShanghai Girls, \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDreams of Joy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" 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\u003ci\u003e Dreams of Joy\u003c\/i\u003e, ] 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.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A heartwarming story of heroic love between a mother and daughter . . . No writer has better captured the voice and heart of Chinese culture.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBookreporter \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Once again, See's research feels impeccable, and she has created an authentic, visually arresting world.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa See\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eShanghai Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePeony in Love\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSnow Flower and the Secret Fan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFlower Net\u003c\/i\u003e (an Edgar Award nominee), \u003ci\u003eThe Interior\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDragon Bones\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the critically acclaimed memoir \u003ci\u003eOn Gold Mountain\u003c\/i\u003e. The Organization of Chinese American Women named her the 2001 National Woman of the Year. She lives in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.1 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 07, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757754319136,"sku":"9780812980547","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bca2e5d69c5cde1671573b22ee2ef453.webp?v=1780110983","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/dreams-of-joy-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}