It might seem, initially, that the issue of whether Mary Wong actually performed in "The Good Earth" is tangential-a segue. But, in Wong's life, it appears correcting small mistakes uncovers larger ones, or exposes outright falsehoods.
What I appreciate about this blog is that it establishes that the story is not complete, and I can foresee a second, expanded and revised version of the bio.
The author does not accept her book or Wong's life as something static, a "done deal". There's more to tell.
Good article,..... fantastic book. AMW is such a special person. A beautiful, intelligent, sophisticated woman who fought tooth and nail to overcome race barriers and I'm sure some women's equal rights as well. Wish she were alive with us today. An inspiration ! Thank you Katie Gee Salisbury for giving Anna May Wong back to us as in real life again.
Amazing detective work!
It might seem, initially, that the issue of whether Mary Wong actually performed in "The Good Earth" is tangential-a segue. But, in Wong's life, it appears correcting small mistakes uncovers larger ones, or exposes outright falsehoods.
What I appreciate about this blog is that it establishes that the story is not complete, and I can foresee a second, expanded and revised version of the bio.
The author does not accept her book or Wong's life as something static, a "done deal". There's more to tell.
Good job, Katie.
Thank you, Tom! And it's true. The story never really ends. I could keep on writing the biography of Anna May's life for the rest of MY life.
Good article,..... fantastic book. AMW is such a special person. A beautiful, intelligent, sophisticated woman who fought tooth and nail to overcome race barriers and I'm sure some women's equal rights as well. Wish she were alive with us today. An inspiration ! Thank you Katie Gee Salisbury for giving Anna May Wong back to us as in real life again.
Thank you, Ilona! Your words mean so much to me. And of course, I feel the same way about AMW!