The Moon Pearl (Bluestreak)
by Ruthanne Lum McCunn
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"The story of Rooster, Shadow, and Mei Ju, who become fast friends while members of a girls' house, where young daughters are taught to become daughter-in-law. These girls, however, want neither to marry nor to become nuns (the only options open to them at the time). They choose instead to support themselves through their skills in embroidery and silk production. Though ostracized by their families, attacked, and barely able to find sustenance and shelter, these sze saw, or self-combers as show more they would come to be called, manage to create lives that they alone control."--Jacket. show lessTags
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Real nineteenth century heroines of China's Pearl River Delta. Three young girls make the radical decision not to marry or join a nunnery (their only choices then) but instead to earn their living.. Their battle for independence would change the lives of thousands of others.
really interesting book. lots of historical facts i didn't know. took me only 2 days to read. fast pace. Although I wish that the story would be only about one girl instead of 3 and have more depth
This was a very interesting and emotional story. A great, fast read and perfect for a book group.
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