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Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
The story of the author whose first novel, “The Joy Luck Club,” was published to great commercial and critical success. With the blockbuster film adaption that followed as well as additional best-selling novels, librettos, short stories and memoirs, Tan firmly established herself as one of the most prominent and respected American literary voices working today.
Episode Clips
Amy Tan’s first job was writing astrology
Amy started out “making up” astrology for her friend’s business.
How Amy Tan met her husband Lou
According to Amy Tan's husband Lou, it was "cluelessness at first sight."
The author of “Crazy Rich Asians” describes Amy Tan’s impact
Kevin Kwan talks about how Amy Tan had an early impact on him.
What was the Joy Luck Club?
The title of Amy Tan's famous novel was also the name of an investment club.
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