See&rsquo\;s latest historical novel was i nspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China and is a triumphant reimagining of the life of a woman who was remarkable in the Ming dynasty and would be considered remarkable today.
\nSummary of Lady Tan's Circle of Women: \;
\nAccording to Confucius\, &l dquo\;an educated woman is a worthless woman\,&rdquo\; but Tan Yunxian&mda sh\;born into an elite family - is being raised by her grandparents to be of use.
\nFrom a young age\, Yunxian learns about women&rsquo\;s ill nesses\, many of which relate to childbearing\, alongside a young midwife- in-training\, Meiling. The two girls find fast friendship and they vow to be forever friends. But when Yunxian is sent into an arranged marriage\, h er mother-in-law forbids her from seeing Meiling and from helping the wome n and girls in the household. Yunxian is to act like a proper wife&mdash\; embroider bound-foot slippers\, pluck instruments\, recite poetry\, give b irth to sons\, and stay forever within the walls of the family compound.\n
How might a woman like Yunxian break free of these traditions and l ead a life of such importance that many of her remedies are still used fiv e centuries later? Lady Tan&rsquo\;s Circle of Women is a captivating stor y of women helping other women.
\nMs. See is the New York Times best selling author of \;The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane\, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan\, Peony in Love\, Shanghai Girls\, China Dolls\, and Dream s of Joy\, which debuted at #1. She is also the author of \;On Gold Mo untain\, which tells the story of her Chinese American family&rsquo\;s set tlement in Los Angeles. Ms. See has also written a mystery series that tak es place in China. Her books have been published in 39 languages. See was the recipient of the Golden Spike Award from the Chinese Historical Associ ation of Southern California and the History Maker&rsquo\;s Award from the Chinese American Museum. She was also named National Woman of the Year by the Organization of Chinese American Women.
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