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What was the Joy Luck Club?

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What was the Joy Luck Club? American Masters

Premiered May 03, 2021
What was the Joy Luck Club?

The title of Amy Tan's famous novel was also the name of an investment club.

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What inspires the best-selling author?
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Amy Tan's writing inspiration

Amy started out “making up” astrology for her friend’s business.
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Amy Tan’s first job was writing astrology

According to Amy Tan's husband Lou, it was "cluelessness at first sight."
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How Amy Tan met her husband Lou

Kevin Kwan talks about how Amy Tan had an early impact on him.
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The author of “Crazy Rich Asians” describes Amy Tan’s impact

The title of Amy Tan's famous novel was also the name of an investment club.
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What was the Joy Luck Club?

Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir is an intimate portrait of the groundbreaking writer.
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Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

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