I read a book a day when I was a kid. My family was not literary; we did not have any books in the house

I read a book a day when I was a kid. My family was not literary; we did not have any books in the house

Amy Tan, the acclaimed author of novels such as "The Joy Luck Club" and "The Kitchen God's Wife," is known for her powerful storytelling and exploration of themes such as family, identity, and the immigrant experience. Growing up, Tan had a deep love for reading, despite the fact that her family did not have any books in the house.

Tan has spoken about how she would read a book a day when she was a child, immersing herself in the worlds and stories contained within the pages. This voracious reading habit was a way for her to escape the challenges and conflicts within her own family, as well as a means of exploring different perspectives and experiences.

Despite the lack of literary influence in her home, Tan's passion for reading and writing continued to grow. She went on to study English and linguistics at San Jose State University and later pursued a graduate degree in linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley. It was during this time that Tan began to explore her own voice as a writer, drawing on her personal experiences and the stories of her family to create rich and complex narratives.