Lisa See
Lisa See is an acclaimed American author known for her rich storytelling and exploration of Chinese-American heritage. Born in Paris in 1955 and raised in Los Angeles, she draws inspiration from her family’s history. Her bestsellers include "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" and "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane," celebrated for their cultural depth and vivid characters. See's work often delves into themes of identity, tradition, and familial bonds.
Book summaries for books written by Lisa See
Quotes
A mother is best. A wife is okay. But a daughter—she’ll stay. In the Zhao family, we say: ‘A good mother-in-law rears even pigs and dogs.’
Girls, as you know, are like rivers. They’re pure and clear, undulating, and full of life.
Your mother laughed as if it would be a pleasure to bring something into this sad and distracted world.
She was a river spirit, an injurious ghost officials spoke of only behind closed doors.
The holidays were full of joy. They provided the pleasure of anticipation and the pleasure of remembrance.
Chopping off my hair was an expression of my grief, my remorse.
You must work very hard to forgive those you love.
Families rely on hope like a walking stick, holding them up in difficult times.
It’s a dangerous business not to be able to read.
You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level.
Innocent souls endure a poor now to gain a rich afterward.
Everyone is trapped. Either in their own being or in their neighbors'. That’s what people are like.