Comments on: The Painter from Shanghai by Jennifer Cody Epstein – Book Giveaway

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:38:32 +0000

In July, I read one of my new favorite books that involved Chinese culture. It’s called “Snowflower and the Secret Fan.” I learned SO much about the culture and how little women were respected. I also learned about the “contract” that is set up between women to be friends through life. That storyline was my favorite part, but I also learned so much detail about a tradition that I’m glad to know is no longer alive…..foot binding. WOW!! What those poor women must have suffered through!! If you haven’t read this book, I HIGHLY recommend it!!

Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com

By: lace

lace — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:58:48 +0000

I know very little about either subject. I find it fascinating to learn about other countries.

By: Carla Pullum

Carla Pullum — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:46:25 +0000

Wow this would be perfect for my daughter who is 1/2 chineese it would help her get closer to her culture!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:23:28 +0000

I’m ashasmed to say, I know very little about Chinese Art, and most of what I know about Chinese culture I’ve learned from Chinese American friends. I’d love to read this book so that I can learn more.

I’m spreading the word about your contest- I blogged about it here:
http://inlauriesmind.blogspot.com/2008/08/need-free-book.html

By: Sharon Jones

Sharon Jones — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:36:19 +0000

I have not been to China but my folks have been and have sparked a huge interest as a result of their wonderful stories and pictures.
THANKS for entry!

By: audrey b

audrey b — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:24:20 +0000

Nada, i know nothing of chinese art, the most I know about are some beautiful cat paintings I have seen at the Metropolitan museum of art and that is the extent of my chinese art background.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:59:43 +0000

I don’t know all that much about Chinese art or culture, just little bits and pieces I have gleaned here and there. Like the tradition of feet binding, Mao’s Little Red Book. I recently read The Good Earth by Pearl Buck and am keen to read other Chinese centered novels.

By: Heather C

Heather C — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:11:23 +0000

Now see, my room mate in college was Chinese. She was so nice, but boy, those phone calls at 3 a.m. were loud, and I couldn’t understand a thing!
I am not familiar with much having to do with China, although my parents have visited often and have a whole room decorated with various art object.

By: Brenda S.

Brenda S. — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:58:00 +0000

This sounds like a wonderful book. I’d love to read it.

By: Rose

Rose — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:27:44 +0000

Count me in!