Monthly Archives: May 2013

Anchee Min’s “The Cooked Seed” immigrant memoir

Posted on May 27, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

Anchee Min came to St. Louis last week to talk about The Cooked Seed, a memoir of her immigration and life in the United States. It is a follow-up story to The Red Azalea, about her life during the Chinese … Continue reading →

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The Japan WWII civilian experience

Posted on May 19, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

Yay, I just won a book, and not just any book. Amused by Books reviewed The Gods of Heavenly Punishment, a multi-faceted novel that covers WWII experiences in Japan on different fronts, including the civilian story of Yoshi and her … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day, relationships, and missing moms

Posted on May 12, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

My Mother’s Days have been spent making sure my own mother was happy. Usually that made me happy, too, but really it was all about her. This time, I’m the only mom in the immediate picture, and I’m not ready … Continue reading →

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