Great read. Gives insight into the Chinese culture and Chinese medicine. As a woman of culture in an affluent family she had to follow the “rules” of etiquette, but was able to learn and practice medicine, becoming a very famous doctor. She lived a difficult life in her own right and lived well beyond the average person of her times.

In the author’s notes, I thought it fun that Bana Tea Company has a tea tasting kit for 2 of the teas mentioned in the book that you can order we and serve at a book club meeting and discuss. Very fun.