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In Women of the Silk Gail Tsukiyama takes her readers back to rural China in 1926, where a group of women forge a sisterhood amidst the reeling machines that reverberate and clamor in a vast silk factory from dawn to dusk. Leading the first strike the village has ever seen, the young ...
In Women of the Silk Gail Tsukiyama takes her readers back to rural China in 1926, where a group of women forge a sisterhood amidst the reeling machines that reverberate and clamor in a vast silk factory from dawn to dusk. Leading the first strike the village has ever seen, the young women use the strength of their ambition, dreams, and friendship to achieve the freedom they could never have hoped for on their own. Tsukiyama's graceful prose weaves the details of "the silk work" and Chinese village life into a story of courage and strength.
This book was enjoyable, hard to put down with the drama and never knowing what was going to happen next. I think it puts into perspective that women in China have been oppressed until recently. The only... (read more)
"Women of the Silk"by Jennifer G. (see profile)08/31/10
"Women of the Silk” by Gail Tsukiyama
This is a really sweet book. The author’s prose is both simple and elegant at once. It is the compelling story of Pei, whom we meet a... (read more)
"Beautiful story of women of another time, another culture, not so long ago or far away."by Jennie M. (see profile)10/01/08
This book was both heart breaking and full of joy. To be sold by your parents and receive a chance of a new life at the same time. These women make the most of their circumstances and find joy in a broken... (read more)
"interesting story about unknown subject, not so lucky to be born a girl!"by Pam S. (see profile)08/10/08
This is an interesting story of a time and history of growing up as a Chinese girl. The story provides good discussion about family life, survival, and about being born a girl in this culture and at this... (read more)
"great story and history, giving the characters great strength and believability"by Kristin S. (see profile)01/25/08
This was a great book with a lot of history and strong characters. Everyone in the book club easily agreed that it was a smooth flowing book, easy to discuss, however we also all agreed that the author... (read more)
"Pei is suddenly taken to the Silk Factory by her father one day and left. No explanation...nothing. But life is not so bad at the Silk Factory. Pei experiences life in way she would never have if she"by Tanis N. (see profile)01/24/08
It was a wonderful story of life for all these young and old women. Having choices that they would never have experienced. It was hard work but it came with many benefits. It's a story about Pei and all... (read more)
