Shanghai Girls inteview with New York Times Bestselling author Lisa See

In 1937 Shanghai—the Paris of Asia—twenty-one-year-old Pearl Chin and her younger sister, May, are having the time of their lives. Both are beautiful, modern, and carefree—until the day their father tells them that he has gambled away their wealth. To repay his debts, he must sell the girls as wives to suitors who have traveled from Los Angeles to find Chinese brides. As Japanese bombs fall on their beloved city, Pearl and May set out on the journey of a lifetime, from the Chinese countryside to the shores of America. Though inseparable best friends, the sisters also harbor petty jealousies and rivalries. Along the way they make terrible sacrifices, face impossible choices, and confront a devastating, life-changing secret, but through it all the two heroines of this astounding new novel hold fast to who they are—Shanghai girls.

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[janicetf1]

Lisa See you are one terrific writer!

[janicetf1]

@TacoFlavoredEggs "Dreams Of Joy".

[TacoFlavoredEggs]

What's the sequels name?

[chelsandiarebffs]

I love how Lisa is so proud of her heritage. Even though she isn't 100% Chinese she loves that part of her. I love my heritage also ( Italian, Indian, German, English, Irish) I love learning of my family history. That's one reason why I love Lisa's books. Another is because I love Asian cultures and I love how all of her character's overcome challenges. Gives one hope.

[winx12432]

it's an amazing book

[shelski101]

i got my hands on this book and will start it tonight!!!

[missmuggledetector]

I'm just waiting for Dreams of Joy to be available in the library

[230kimmie]

this is a very very well written book, I'm enjoying it!

is it based off of a true story, though??

[SunnyBoone]

i love shanghai, shanghai girls. My destination is always lurking around me.

[4evercaliforniagurl]

i love shanghai girls! beautiful story!