The Brightest Star: A Historical Novel Based on the True Story of Anna May Wong

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Price
$18.99  $17.66
Publisher
Harpervia
Publish Date
Pages
352
Dimensions
5.35 X 7.92 X 0.86 inches | 0.58 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780063213760

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About the Author

Gail Tsukiyama was born in San Francisco, California, to a Chinese mother from Hong Kong and a Japanese father from Hawaii. She attended San Francisco State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master of Arts Degree in English. She is the bestselling author of several novels, including Women of the Silk and The Samurai's Garden, as well as the recipient of the Academy of American Poets Prize and the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award. She divides her time between El Cerrito and Napa Valley, California.

Reviews

"I can think of no better author than the incomparable Gail Tsukiyama to introduce readers to Anna May Wong. For all of her remarkable life, Wong struggled against the racism of Hollywood and the conservatism of her family. For every triumph there was a disappointment, but for every disappointment, there was also a triumph. Through it all, the ups, the downs, the in-betweens, Tsukiyama keeps her focus on Wong's bright, resilient spirit. A beautiful, haunting book." -- Karen Joy Fowler, New York Times Bestselling Author of Booth and We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves

"In the riveting pages of The Brightest Star, Gail Tsukiyama once again invites her readers into an intriguing historical realm that remains in the shadows but should be widely known. Her latest novel lifts the veil on the rise of young Wong Liu Tsong, the Chinese American woman better known as the legendary first Asian American movie star, Anna May Wong, and shares the stereotyping and prejudices she was forced to navigate as she made her ascent. A fascinating portrait." -- Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Mitford Affair and co-author of The Personal Librarian

"This stirring story about the drive and courageous spirit of a talented, barrier-breaking American icon works magnificently." -- Booklist (starred review)

"Tsukiyama has been amplifying Asian voices throughout her career, and her new novel offers an intimate look at what made the original Chinese American film star tick." -- Publishers Weekly