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Daughter of Heaven: A Memoir with Earthly Recipes
Daughter of Heaven A Memoir with Earthly Recipes
Author: Leslie Li
Leslie Lis paternal grandfather, Li Zongren, was Chinas first democratically elected vice president, to whom Chiang Kai-shek left control of the country when he fled to Formosa in 1949. Nine years later, Lis wife, Nai-nai, comes to live with her sons family in New York City, bringing a whole new world of sights, smells, and tastes as she quickly...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781559708005
ISBN-10: 155970800X
Publication Date: 4/17/2006
Pages: 304
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Publisher: Arcade Publishing
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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The book felt disjointed, so I tried to think of it as though someone were telling stories from their life; as we usually do not learn about someone straight through from childhood until adult experiences. Reading about other cultures is always interesting, esp. when someone's background warrants knowledge. Her memories are explained through food, which sounded wonderful. My grown boys, as well as their friends (after a hug) are usually greeted with "when did you last eat?" I only wish I were capable of preparing such memorable food.


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