Facts about Amy Tan

1) Amy Tan was born on February 19, 1952, at Oakland, California.

2) Her first novel was 'The Joy Luck Club'.

3) Her father and older brother both died from a brain tumor in 1966.

4) 'The Joy Luck Club' received numerous awards, and has been translated into 25 different languages.

5) Quote: "If you can't change your fate, change your attitude"

6) Her books are famous for being about Chinese-American mothers and daughters separated by the changes of generation and culture.

7) Her chinese name, An Mei means "Blessing from America"

8) She was the only Chinese in her class from 3rd grade until she graduated from school.

9) When she was young, she tried to fight herself from becoming Chinese.

10) Her mother had a expectation of her becoming a doctor and a concert pianist.

11) Quote: "I think books were my salvation, they saved me from being miserable"