- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers (Jun 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385326661
- ISBN-13: 978-0385326667
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.5 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,921,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ties That Bind, Ties That Break is by Lensey Namioka
This book is about a Chinese girl, set during the revolution of China. The girl, who is called Ailin, is against the ancient tradition of having her feet bound which immediately makes her future husband's family break off the engagement. After her father and grandmother die of a lung disease (two of the three people she loves most) she leaves her home and goes to work for an American family as a nanny. Then the family ask her to go to America with them.
In this book I really liked the way the author blended in so much fact with fiction, like when Ailin’s older sister (the third person she loves most) shows Ailin her moths and the silk cocoons that they spin .Ailin’s older sister embroiders with the silk from these cocoons .I also liked the teaching methods for girls in that dynasty. Even though I really liked this book there is one criticism I have to make which is I found the end. in which Ailin goes to America, finds her true love and starts a business with him, I found this a bit too far-fetched for my liking.
Although this book had a brilliant beginning and middle I found the end unrealistic, however I would recommend this book to anyone from7-12. Overall this was one of the best books I have ever read because it taught me a lot about ancient Chinese culture and some of their beautifultraditions, nine and a half out of ten.
This book is about a Chinese girl, set during the revolution of China. The girl, who is called Ailin, is against the ancient tradition of having her feet bound which immediately makes her future husband's family break off the engagement. After her father and grandmother die of a lung disease (two of the three people she loves most) she leaves her home and goes to work for an American family as a nanny. Then the family ask her to go to America with them.
In this book I really liked the way the author blended in so much fact with fiction, like when Ailin’s older sister (the third person she loves most) shows Ailin her moths and the silk cocoons that they spin .Ailin’s older sister embroiders with the silk from these cocoons .I also liked the teaching methods for girls in that dynasty. Even though I really liked this book there is one criticism I have to make which is I found the end. in which Ailin goes to America, finds her true love and starts a business with him, I found this a bit too far-fetched for my liking.
Although this book had a brilliant beginning and middle I found the end unrealistic, however I would recommend this book to anyone from7-12. Overall this was one of the best books I have ever read because it taught me a lot about ancient Chinese culture and some of their beautifultraditions, nine and a half out of ten.
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This book is simply written, but teaches us about the trials and tribulations that faced Chinese women for centuries before. It is set in modern day America, and is definitely worth reading.
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This book is about a chinese girl who does not want to have her feet bound as is the old custom. The book made me take an interest in foreign countries history and customs. I liked the way the author blended the true cruelty of the custom with the fiction. I also liked the way the author told about the pain and did not try to pretend it did not hurt. I would reccomend it to girls aged 8 to 16. Also adults might enjoy it for the history.
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