Ties That Bind, Ties That Break - Softcover

Namioka, Lensey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440415993 ISBN 13: 9780440415992

Publisher: Bantam USA, 2000

Synopsis

Third Sister in the Tao family, Ailin has watched her two older sisters go through the painful process of having their feet bound. In China in 1911, all the women of good families follow this ancient tradition. But Ailin loves to run away from her governess and play games with her male cousins. Knowing she will never run again once her feet are bound, Ailin rebels and refuses to follow this torturous tradition.

As a result, however, the family of her intended husband breaks their marriage agreement. And as she enters adolescence, Ailin finds that her family is no longer willing to support her. Chinese society leaves few options for a single woman of good family, but with a bold conviction and an indomitable spirit, Ailin is determined to forge her own destiny. Her story is a tribute to all those women whose courage created new options for the generations who came after them.

About this title

Review:

"Atmospheric and closely informed . . . this colorful novel has the force and intensity of a memoir."--Publishers Weekly, Starred

"Emotionally and historically illuminating."--Booklist, Starred

Synopsis:

Ailin's life takes a different turn when she defies the traditions of upper class Chinese society by refusing to have her feet bound.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bantam USA
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0440415993
• ISBN 13: 9780440415992
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 160