House of the Winds (Penguin Readers Guide Inside)
The story of a girl's childhood in Korea, Yun's first novel is a warm and vivid reminiscence of the relationship between a girl and her mother. The Korea of her memories was occupied by the Japanese, whose harsh rule was followed by the devastation of the Korean War. Young Wife, her mother, is a quietly courageous woman who keeps her three children together. Though abandoned by her husband, she manages to provide food, clothing, shelter, and schooling while she nourishes the children's souls with tales of a forgotten, peaceful time in Korea: a time when tigers smoked pipes and history, tradition, and magic blended together to create an exciting, viable culture. Eloquently written in language that is both metaphorical and poetic, this is an excellent addition to the series.AJanis Williams, Shaker Heights P.L., OHCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to theHardcoveredition.