Lisa see biography

Lisa See is the daughter of Carolyn See, a novelist and English professor, and Richard See, an anthropologist. She has written books about Chinese history, culture, and family, such as On Gold Mountain, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, and The Island of Sea Women. The book traces the journey of Lisa’s great-grandfather, Fong See, who overcame obstacles at every step to become the year-old godfather of Los Angeles’s Chinatown and the patriarch of a sprawling family. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Lisa See is the New York Times bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, Shanghai Girls, China Dolls, and Dreams of Joy, which debuted at #1.