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That My Name Say It Right: A Powerful and Moving Memoir

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In her debut memoir, That My Name Say It Right, first-generation American Amy Tan tells the story of her journey to find her identity and her voice. Written with honesty and vulnerability, the book explores the challenges of growing up as a Chinese-American in a white world, the complexities of race and culture, and the importance of finding one's own voice.

Tan was born in Oakland, California, to Chinese immigrant parents. Her father was a Baptist minister and her mother was a seamstress. Tan grew up in a strict and traditional Chinese household, where she was expected to be obedient and deferential. But Tan always felt like an outsider, both in her Chinese family and in the white world around her.

As she grew older, Tan began to rebel against her parents' expectations. She started writing poetry and short stories, and she became involved in the Asian American movement. Through her writing and activism, Tan began to find her own voice and to define herself on her own terms.

That My Name Say It Right is a powerful and moving memoir that tells the story of a young woman's journey to find her identity and her voice. It is a story of resilience, courage, and the importance of finding one's own place in the world.

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"That My Name Say It Right is a powerful and moving memoir that tells the story of a young woman's journey to find her identity and her voice. Amy Tan writes with honesty and vulnerability about the challenges of growing up as a first-generation American, the complexities of race and culture, and the importance of finding one's own voice. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or who is searching for their own place in the world."

-The New York Times

"That My Name Say It Right is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. Amy Tan has crafted a story that is both personal and universal, and that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it."

-The Washington Post

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