Forget Sorrow: An Ancestral Tale by Belle Yang (English) Paperback Book

Description: Forget Sorrow by Belle Yang "A healing portrait drawn in epic ink strokes."—Elle FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Belle Yang was forced to take refuge in her parents home after an abusive boyfriend began stalking her, her father entertained her with stories of old China. The history shed ignored while growing up became a source of comfort and inspiration, and narrowed the gap separating her—an independent, Chinese-American woman—from her Old World Chinese parents. In Forget Sorrow, Yang makes her debut into the graphic form with the story of her fathers family, reunited under the House of Yang in Manchuria during the Second World War and struggling—both together and individually—to weather poverty, famine, and, later, Communist oppression. The parallels between Belle Yangs journey of self-discovery and the lives and choices of her grandfather, his brothers, and their father (the Patriarch) speak powerfully of the conflicts between generations—and of possibilities for reconciliation. Forget Sorrow demonstrates the power of storytelling and remembrance, as Belle—in telling this story—finds the strength to honor both her father and herself. Author Biography Belle Yang is the author of the popular illustrated books Hannah Is My Name, The Odyssey of a Manchurian, and Baba: A Return to China Upon My Fathers Shoulders. She lives in Carmel, California. Review "Starred Review. Occasionally playful yet profoundly moving . . . The narrative seamlessly shifts between present and past, and between America and China, mixing the intimacy of a memoir with the artists visual allusions to such sources as King Lear and The Scream. A transformational experience for author and reader alike." -- Kirkus Reviews"Breathtakingly lyrical and poignant…Forget Sorrow is Yangs first graphic novel—and as it turns out, its a world she inhabits like the most fluent of natives." -- Jeff Yang - San Francisco Chronicle"[A] riveting true-life tale of ancestral jealousies and familial woes from her fathers recollections of growing up in China…Yangs story, which balances her own struggles with those of her ancestors without clumsily trying to equate them, echoes both with the tragic darkness of King Lear and the clean austerity of classical Chinese poetry." -- Publishers Weekly"There has been plenty of sorrow to forget, in both [Yangs] ancestral history, and in her familys California lives. Forget Sorrow relates those somewhat parallel stories with beauty and truth. It is an uplifting and moving story . . . Deeply touching." -- John Orr - The Mercury News"A gem of a book. . . . Yangs interweaving of her own travails with those of her grandfather in chaotic post-imperial China tugged at this cynical journalists heartstrings." -- Adam Najberg - Wall Street Journal"[A] most unforgettable feast." -- Terry Hong - Book Dragon"Bringing to life a story that spans multiple generations, governments, and continents, the comic-strip format feels more immediate than a biographical novel, realistic than a TV mini-series, and honest than a movie could ever be....uncommonly enriching." -- Giant Robot"Yang spins out the story in concentric eddies and whorls, an excellent reverberation of her black-ink style…This is an excellent book for those intrigued by family stories or by the history of twentieth-century China as well as anyone who likes memoirs made more dynamic by incorporating more than just the writers perspective on events." -- Francisca Goldsmith - Booklist"Heart-wrenching, but Yangs exorcistic storytelling is ultimately about learning to move forward." -- Flavorpill"[A] wonderful, beautifully drawn story that shows the pain, joy, and terror of an ancestral tale." -- Judith Ellis - Huffington Post"Yang brings her own bold brushstroke drawing to the fore to convey the periods characters and locations…The real revelations here are…her familys survival through tumultuous change, as bonds and ties are stretched sometimes to breaking point… [and] the miracle of Yang herself as she eventually regains her freedom and confidence and chooses the comics medium to express her redemptive journey so evocatively." -- Paul Gravett - PaulGravett.com"I have long been a fan of Belle Yangs art and writing, and Forget Sorrow is a wonderful display of her prodigious talents. I am moved by her honesty and humor, mesmerized by the amazing history of her family. While her story is deeply personal, it is also magical, nearly mythic. It reminds us that we all have unknown family histories, which, once revealed, can become the parables that change us profoundly." -- Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club and The Hundred Secret Senses"In Belle Yang we have our Isaac Bashevis Singer and Marc Chagall—all in one bright new talent." -- Maxine Hong Kingston, author of The Woman Warrior"With drawings that remind me of van Goghs sketches, Yang tells a heartfelt interwoven story of family and finding oneself." -- Ariel Schrag, author of Potential and Likewise"Forget Sorrow is intimate and yet grand in scope. Through Belle Yangs expert weaving of personal memoir and family history, we emerge with new understanding of pre-Communist China, ancestral lore, and father-daughter reconciliation. Yangs drawings—and her heartfelt dialogue—make these long-ago stories feel both present and personal. A compelling addition to the comics memoir form." -- Josh Neufeld, writer/illustrator of A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge Long Description As heard on BBC Radio 4e(tm)s Classic Serial, this cult classic of working class life in post-war Nottingham follows the exploits of rebellious factory worker Arthur Seaton. Working all day at a lathe leaves Arthur Seaton with energy to spare in the evenings. A hard-drinking, hard-fighting hooligan, he knows what he wants, and hes sharp enough to get it. Before long, his carryings-on with a couple of married women become the stuff of local gossip. But then one evening he meets a young girl and life begins to look less simplee First published in 1958, e~Saturday Night and Sunday Morninge(tm) achieved instant critical acclaim and helped to establish Alan Sillitoe as one of the greatest British writers of his generation. The film of the novel, starring Albert Finney, transformed British cinema and was much imitated. Review Text Yang spins out the story in concentric eddies and whorls, an excellent reverberation of her black-ink style…This is an excellent book for those intrigued by family stories or by the history of twentieth-century China as well as anyone who likes memoirs made more dynamic by incorporating more than just the writers perspective on events. Review Quote "Yang spins out the story in concentric eddies and whorls, an excellent reverberation of her black-ink style...This is an excellent book for those intrigued by family stories or by the history of twentieth-century China as well as anyone who likes memoirs made more dynamic by incorporating more than just the writers perspective on events." Description for Sales People From the author of the Flashman series. For the first time in ebook format, a collection of short stories by the bestselling author George MacDonald Fraser. Competition: PG Wodehouse, Tom Sharpe, Patrick OBrian Details ISBN0393339963 Author Belle Yang Language English ISBN-10 0393339963 ISBN-13 9780393339963 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2011 Imprint WW Norton & Co Subtitle An Ancestral Tale Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title FORGET SORROW Audience Age 14-18 Illustrations Illustrations Residence US Birth 1960 Edition 1st Replaces 9780393068344 DEWEY 741.5 Publication Date 2011-11-01 AU Release Date 2011-11-01 NZ Release Date 2011-11-01 US Release Date 2011-11-01 UK Release Date 2011-11-01 Pages 258 Publisher WW Norton & Co Alternative 9780393068344 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36631467;

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