Women of the Silk by Gail Tsukiyama
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Author: Gail Tsukiyama Publisher: New York: St. Martin's Press 1991 |
1926: a group of women forge a powerful sisterhood among the cacophonous machines of a silk factory, where they toil from dawn til dusk. The young women plot a strike - the first one the village has ever seen.
This is the story of courage, ambition, independence, and friendship. It is a fierce unpacking of patriarchal norms, and a battle cry for women to support each other. Set against the backdrop of war, natural disasters, and powerful traditions, Women of the Silk is a beautifully lyrical feminist coming-of-age narrative set in rural China of the early 20th century.
This book follows protagonist Pei, readers will be able to relate to her ups and her downs, as well as have their eyes opened to the hardships of rural life, ancient culture, and fascinating history. This book deals with choices, relationships, and importantly, unpredictability in a way that New Adults will be able to connect with.
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