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My mother had a look on her face that I'll never forget. It was one of complete despair and horror, for losing Bing, for being so foolish as to think she could use faith to change fate.

— Amy Tan

What It Means

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Amy Tan

About Amy Tan

Amy Ruth Tan (譚恩美 Tán Ēnměi) (born February 19, 1952) is an American author best known for her novel The Joy Luck Club (1989), which was adapted into a 1993 film. She is also known for other novels, short story collections, children's books, and a memoir.