Tan's unique view on the Chinese-American experience and mother-daughter relationships, point of view, and a unique writing style are closely examined.
Nine-year-old Julian almost died when he was born and he believes that he has a special connection to the universe because of that, and he wants to make his two moms and his sister (who turned into a black hole of discontentment when she turned fourteen) happy because he is convinced that soon he will die and travel to the dog star--but now they have moved to Maine and he resolves to also use his "uni-sense" ability to help Mr. X, their neighbor, who is in desparate need of healing.
"When Albie's mother dies from cancer, his father explains that she may be alive in a parallel universe, so he decides to universe-hop and find her with the help of a banana, a laptop, and a box"--OCLC.
"When tragedy shakes young Samuel Chamber's family, his search for answers entangles him in the midst of an ancient conflict and leads him on an unexpected journey to find the Tree of Life" --Provided by publisher.
Follows three mothers, each at a crossroads, and their potential involvement in a riot at a school trivia night that leaves one parent dead in what appears to be a tragic accident, but which evidence shows might have been premeditated.
After Rosie's father dies, her life spins out of control, and her only lone comfort is Mary, her best friend, who understands her in ways her family never could.
"The popular YouTube personality presents a collection of personal narrative essays on faith, family, love, sexuality, self-worth, and friendship"--OCLC.
