Amy Tan
1952
5
Quotes
Biography
Amy Tan is a Chinese American author known for her bestselling novel 'The Joy Luck Club,' which explores themes of family, culture, and identity. Born in Oakland, California, in 1952, Tan drew inspiration from her Chinese immigrant parents and their experiences. Her works often reflect the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the challenges of navigating dual cultural identities.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Writing is an extreme privilege but it's also a gift. It's a gift to yourself and it's a gift of giving a story to someone.
2
We dream to give ourselves hope. To stop dreaming - well, that's like saying you can never change your fate.
3
I am my mother's daughter, and the drums of Africa still beat in my heart.
4
If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.
5
I think that the power of fiction is that in fiction you create a world. You create rules, and you create lives. That's what games are. A set of rules that is absolutely ridiculous by nature. But if you follow the rules, you can solve it.