I love Amy's stories of her mother…they are always funny. At first, I thought her mother seemed controlling & needy. But the more Amy fleshes her character out, I now understand her mother never wanted to stop being a mother. She always wanted to be there for her, looking out for her. Maybe she wanted to be of value or to feel included, so she would not be forgotten by her daughter. I thought the fish market story was funny, "You were worried about me!" She was happy to know that her daughter cared for her. Amy noted that they had a love/hate relationship, but I can tell her mother had a place in her heart.
Love this interview and Amy Tan's amazing books. Thanks so much for sharing!
I love Amy's stories of her mother…they are always funny. At first, I thought her mother seemed controlling & needy. But the more Amy fleshes her character out, I now understand her mother never wanted to stop being a mother. She always wanted to be there for her, looking out for her. Maybe she wanted to be of value or to feel included, so she would not be forgotten by her daughter. I thought the fish market story was funny, "You were worried about me!" She was happy to know that her daughter cared for her. Amy noted that they had a love/hate relationship, but I can tell her mother had a place in her heart.