Rubys Bloggin'

“Over the years, she told me the same story, except for the ending, which grew darker, casting long shadows into her life, and eventually into mine” (pg. 21).
In Kweilin, Jing-mei's mother created the Joy Luck Club, composed of four female members whose husbands/brothers/male companions were involved in the war. Each time her mother told the story, it would usually stop at the point when the Joy Luck Club...

This is the second time I have read this article and I am still shocked and upset about everything this woman says.
"Western parents try to respect their children's individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions, supporting their choices, and providing positive reinforcement and a nurturing environment. By contrast, the Chinese believe that the best...

A generation passed – even now, very few animals whom participated in the revolution were still around. What had once been a great cause, had fallen into pieces. Clover, though her eyesight had gone, never forgot the words that had replaced the original...

In his famous 1946 essay, “Politics and the English Language,” George Orwell criticizes the contemporary English language for its disgusting and inaccurate use by individuals. He argues that language is not shaped by us for our own use like it should...