The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings
2003 memoir by Amy Tan
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The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings is a 2003 memoir by Amy Tan. It is a collection of essays about her life, family, and influences.
First edition | |
| Author | Amy Tan |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Memoir |
| Publisher | G. P. Putnam's Sons |
| Publication date | 2003 |
| Publication place | USA |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 398 |
| ISBN | 9780399150746 |
| OCLC | 52493386 |
Reception
Publishers Weekly called it a "robust book" and wrote "this is a powerful collection that should enthrall readers of The Joy Luck Club and Tan's other novels."[1] Kirkus Reviews wrote "her prose is thoughtful, never maudlin or self-pitying. Tan writes as easily and unpretentiously about herself as about others." and described it as "An examined life recalled with wisdom and grace."[2]
Awards
- New York Times Notable Book[3]
- Booklist Editors' Choice[3]
- 2004 Audie Award for Best Nonfiction, Abridged[4]