Points out numerous connections between two of Amy Tan's novels, "The Bonesetter's Daughter" and "The Hundred Secret Senses". Focuses on the themes of cultural differences, family, womanhood, the past, and Chinese beliefs and superstitions. Keywords: China, immigrants

Analyzes The Bonesetter's Daughter, By Amy Tan. Examines the communication in relationships between mothers and daughters. Discusses how Tan emphasizes the importance of communication in relationships throughout her book.

Choose a character from "The Bonesetter's Daughter" by Amy Tan that has been alienated from society in the book, and show how Tan uses the alienated character to show the meaning of the book.