| ID | 025338 |
| Call Number | FIC/NAM |
| Title Proper | Ties that bind, ties that break |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Namioka, Lensey |
| Publication | London, Puffin Books, 2003. |
| Description | 154p Red Spine |
| Note | Third sister in the Tao family, Ailin has watched her two older sisters having their feet bound. In China in 1911, all girls of good families follow this ancient practice, which is also an extremely painful one. Ailin loves to run away from her governess and play games with her male cousins. Knowing she will never run again once her feet are bound, she refuses to follow this torturous tradition. As a result, the family of her intended husband breaks their marriage agreement. As she enters adolescence, Ailin finds that her family, shamed by her decision, will not longer support her. |
| Standard Number | 9780141317151 |
| Price. Qualification | £6.99(Pb) |
| Classification Number | FIC |
| Key Words | Sex role - Fiction ; RISK TAKER ; China - Fiction ; Freedom - Fiction ; Freedom of expression - Fiction ; China - Social life and customs - Fiction ; American fiction - 20th century ; Culture - Fiction ; Manners and customs - Fiction ; Stereotypes (Social psychology) - Fiction ; Footbinding - China - Fiction |