Tag Archives: culture and heritage

On Gold Mountain: making family history come alive

Posted on June 30, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

Author Lisa See may not look Chinese, but she certainly is. She is known for “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan,” “Peony in Love,” and “Shanghai Girls,” but I know her for “On Gold Mountain,” the detailed history of her … Continue reading →

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Writing about your roots: family history and life writing

Posted on June 23, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

Writing and publishing my mother’s memoir, Cherry Blossoms in Twilight, was perhaps the most brilliant idea I’ve ever had. Especially now that she’s gone, my sister and I really appreciate having a written record of her life story and knowing … Continue reading →

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Teaching kids about their roots

Posted on June 21, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

Once again I was embarrassed because I don’t know how to speak Japanese. I was invited to dinner with some delegates from our city’s Japanese sister city, and one of them began speaking to me in Japanese. Eh, eh, sumimasen! My mother … Continue reading →

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