Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See Summary
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Discover the secret language of Chinese women hidden for a thousand years. Lisa See's international bestseller, praised by Amy Tan as "achingly beautiful," explores female bonds through nu shu - a real code that gave voiceless women their own revolutionary power.
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A Secret Language in a Hidden World
In 19th-century China, women's lives were defined by restriction and invisibility. Yet within this confinement, they created something remarkable - nu shu, a written language developed exclusively by women for their private communication. This secret script flourished in the remote mountains of Hunan Province, allowing women to share their deepest thoughts and feelings beyond male scrutiny. Within this world of hidden words and bound feet emerged one of the most profound female bonds - the laotong or "old same" relationship, a lifelong friendship considered more sacred than marriage. Snow Flower and Lily's story takes us into this forgotten women's culture where, despite brutal physical constraints and rigid social hierarchies, women found ways to connect, create, and preserve their humanity through secret messages painted on fans and embroidered into handkerchiefs. Their relationship reveals how women could both hurt and heal each other in a society that valued them primarily as vehicles for producing sons. At five years old, Lily already understands her worthlessness in her family's eyes. As a second daughter in rural China, she is merely a temporary visitor in her natal home, waiting to be married out. Each morning, she follows her beloved Elder Brother through household chores, desperately seeking her mother's approval that never comes. When her father momentarily takes her onto his lap one evening, she treasures the rare tenderness, feeling "like a pearl in his hand" - one of the last times she'll experience such affection from him. Everything changes with the arrival of Madame Wang, the local matchmaker. After examining Lily thoroughly - particularly her feet with their promising high arches - Madame Wang declares her special, suggesting she might qualify for a prestigious marriage and even a laotong relationship. Suddenly, the worthless second daughter becomes valuable. Her mother's first show of maternal concern is a hard slap across Lily's face, worried about the trouble this attention might bring. Her father never again looks at her with the same affection, now seeing her as a potential asset rather than just another daughter to feed.
The Brutal Art of Becoming Beautiful
The Sacred Bond of Laotong and Nu Shu
The Diverging Paths of Marriage
The Misunderstanding That Destroyed Everything
The Wisdom That Comes Too Late
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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