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Our reviewer checks out Beauty by Christina Chiu

Ava received a copy of Beauty for review. This review is strictly her opinion.

Beauty

  • Author: Christina Chiu

Such a book.  Delight remains as I put it down, the last page, a valiant novel, a great new author.  I am enchanted as every reader must be with Beauty by Christina Chiu.

Amy Wong makes all the mistakes we all make as women; she marries the wrong man, twice.  She gives up her creative life for the mundane life of caring for her sons and her first ex-husband.  She goes to Master Class with her friend Ben out of desperation to find herself.  A budding fashion designer, Amy loses herself when her father leaves her as a child for another family; when her Chinese mother tells her to swallow her pride and just be happy with her utterly miserable life; when her husband abuses her and puts her down.  Amy rises within a caul of love for her sons and wanders down the paths of creativity versus duty, passion versus love, self versus family, and Others.  Her perspicacity, her courage, and patience create a panorama for every woman who struggles against herself, as Amy proves it can be done.

This novel is a thrill to read, written so beautifully and so authentically that I found myself within every page, cheering Amy – and myself – on, as well as crying when she cried. A phenomenal novel from a brilliant writer.

Beauty is available for purchase at Amazon.com


About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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