Divided into four sections - "Fire", "Paper", "Water" and "Earth", this title is neither fiction, nor autobiography nor memoir, but a unique form of Chinese "talk-story" in which real and imagined worlds intrude upon and enrich each other, built upon stories of war. From the anti-war protests in Hawaii to Kingston's own conversations with Vietnam veterans, the author takes us inside the hearts and minds of a host of characters, not least of whom is her own Mama, the veteran woman warrior Brave Orchid, who watches over her ...
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Divided into four sections - "Fire", "Paper", "Water" and "Earth", this title is neither fiction, nor autobiography nor memoir, but a unique form of Chinese "talk-story" in which real and imagined worlds intrude upon and enrich each other, built upon stories of war. From the anti-war protests in Hawaii to Kingston's own conversations with Vietnam veterans, the author takes us inside the hearts and minds of a host of characters, not least of whom is her own Mama, the veteran woman warrior Brave Orchid, who watches over her in the seminal years of rebuilding following the fire and her father's death.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. Collectible-Good. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. Signed by author on laid in bookplate. (vietnam war, interviews, biography, history)
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Fine in Fine jacket. Secker & Warburg, 2003. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Signed by the author with brief inscription. First edition in handsome unopened condition. Jacket with light shelfwear at upper edges. Benefits the Friends of the Albany, Ca library..
