The Moon Goddess's Smile - Hardcover
The Moon Goddess's Smile - Hardcover
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by Catherine C. Wu (Author)
1st Prize Winner, 2026 competition of National League of American Pen Women
"Secrets, scars, and stories - a fascinating historical novel of cultural significance." - Starred Review, Independent Book Review"A distinctive voice...striking sensory quality. Our Verdict: Get it!" - Kirkus ReviewsA 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, finding one's identity during a crisis celebrates the human potential of reaching enlightenment under all circumstances.
