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Where the Past Begins: A Writer's Memoir

by Amy Tan
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Where the Past Begins: A Writer's Memoir
Where the Past Begins: A Writer's Memoir

Intimate exploration of memory shaping fiction.

Amy Tan invites you into a personal journey that will resonate if you've ever found comfort in reflecting upon your past to understand your present. Her raw candor and humor make "Where the Past Begins" not just an insight into her own life, but an exploration of how our memories and hardships can fuel creativity and self-discovery. It's as if you're sitting down with Tan herself, sharing stories that touch upon the deepest parts of human experience. Whether you're a fan of her fiction or interested in the life events that shape a writer, this memoir is a heartfelt testament to the power of memory and storytelling.

  • Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Nonfiction (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Where the Past Begins: A Writer's Memoir

by Amy Tan
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ISBN: 9780007585557
Authors: Amy Tan
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Date of Publication: 2017-10-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Essays, Memoir, Biography, Biography Memoir, Autobiography
Goodreads rating: 3.58
(rated by 3370 readers)

Description

In this frank and intimate memoir, the bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club explores the traumatic childhood that made her a writer, her complex relationship with her father, and the shocking truths uncovered by family memorabilia.
 

Intimate exploration of memory shaping fiction.

Amy Tan invites you into a personal journey that will resonate if you've ever found comfort in reflecting upon your past to understand your present. Her raw candor and humor make "Where the Past Begins" not just an insight into her own life, but an exploration of how our memories and hardships can fuel creativity and self-discovery. It's as if you're sitting down with Tan herself, sharing stories that touch upon the deepest parts of human experience. Whether you're a fan of her fiction or interested in the life events that shape a writer, this memoir is a heartfelt testament to the power of memory and storytelling.

  • Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Nonfiction (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.