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Mentioned in 9 episodes

The Joy Luck Club

Book • 1989

The Joy Luck Club explores the intricate bonds between mothers and daughters across cultural and generational divides.

The story follows four Chinese immigrant families in San Francisco, focusing on their struggles to maintain cultural heritage while adapting to American life.

Through sixteen interwoven narratives, Amy Tan delves into themes of identity, tradition, and the power of maternal love.

Mentioned by

Domenico Montanaro

Angela Duckworth

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Domenico Montanaro

as part of NPR's Book of the Day podcast feed.

Tucker Carlson Interview Ignites Debate Over Antisemitism Among Conservatives

Mentioned by Jeesoo as a novel she was excited about since there were few Asian American books at the time.

The Portrayal of Asian Women in Media (ft. Kaila Yu, Fetishized)

Mentioned as the focus of the latest episode of Books We've Loved with the indicator Whalen Wong.

Breaking Down The Deal To End The Government Shutdown

Mentioned by

Angela Duckworth

in the context of discussing Amy Tan's literary achievements and her initial low SAT scores in English.

174. What’s the Point of I.Q. Testing?

Mentioned by

Curtis Chin

when recounting his mother's expectations after that well-known novel's publication.

#183: Curtis Chin — Landing National Press, Running 300+ Book Events, Booking Venues With Cold Emails, Making Book Tours Pay, Building Book Buzz Without a Marketing Team

Mentioned by

Amanda Jones

as a book she read in high school that exposed her to different cultures.

The Librarian Who Fought Christian Nationalist Book Bans and Won

Mentioned by hosts referencing listener anecdotes about reading the novel and watching the film adaptation.

How to Hone Your Reading Skills, What Makes a Good Reading Goal, and More from the Mailbag

Mentioned by

Robin Tran

as a movie she relates to due to its portrayal of Asian women's experiences.

Robin Tran | This Past Weekend #89

Mentioned by

B.A. Parker

as the topic of discussion with Waylon Wong and

Andrew Limbong

on Code Switch.

How 'The Joy Luck Club' highlighted the complicated dynamics of immigrant families

Referenced by

Mort Sherman

, citing a scene about a chess whiz and her 'tiger mom' to discuss parenting approaches.

1KHO 559: Using Music Purposefully | Mort and Sara Sherman, Resonant Minds

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