The Moon Goddess's Smile -- Catherine C. Wu, Paperback

"Secrets, scars, and stories - a fascinating historical novel of cultural & personal significance."

A biomedical researcher returns to China to transfer her late grandmother's apartment to her male cousin so he can marry. However, a simple legal task to save her dwindling clan becomes a bureaucratic nightmare, and her interracial marriage in Boston begins to unravel. While she struggles to regain equilibrium between two clashing cultures, her homebound journey evolves into a midlife self-discovery.

The story portrays a resilient Chinese family that has survived a tumultuous century. Ultimately, it celebrates the human potential of reaching enlightenment during a crisis.

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Author: Catherine C. Wu
Publisher: Crane Bridge Publishers
Published: 06/05/2025
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9798992791204