| Ties That Bind, Ties That Break Lib/E Contributor(s): Namioka, Lensey (Author), Zeller, Emily Woo (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1624602223 ISBN-13: 9781624602221 Publisher: Blackstone Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Asia |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.2" W x 6.7" (0.70 lbs) |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Chinese - Ethnic Orientation - Asian - Ethnic Orientation - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Zeller, Emily Woo: - Emily Woo Zeller is an Audie and Earphones Award-winning narrator, voice-over artist, actor, dancer, and choreographer. AudioFile magazine named her one of the Best Voices of 2013. Her voice-over career includes work in animated film and television in Southeast Asia. |