Confessions of Madame Psyche

by Dorothy Bryant

Book Overview

Mei-li Murrow, the illegitimate daughter of a Chinese prostitute and a white confidence man, is recreated as the medium "Madame Psyche" after she accidentally predicts the San Francisco earthquake of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155861186X
• ISBN13: 9781558611863
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Feminist Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

undescribable

This is one of the most beautifully written novels I have read in a long time. Selections from Confessions was assigned in a college philosophy class, and I had to go back and read the whole thing from beginning to end. Characterization was so complete and encapsulating that I was sad to leave Mei-Li at the end. Her journey becomes your own journey of selfdiscovery; what it means to be moral, human, a woman.

a lifetime exquisitely told

absorbing. the characters wouldn't let go of my mind. storytelling in its most refined form, spoken by voices rarely heard.

Beautifully written!

This was one of the best books I've read this year -- a most intriguing look at history of the turn of the century in the Bay Area, told by an extraordinary and unforgettable character.

A wonderful novel

This is a wonderful novel. It's rich with historical detail, beautifully written and moving. Intriguing, honest characters and great storytelling.

Incredible Depiction of early 20th Century

This book is a moving depiction of early 20th century America from a woman livng on the edge. Through poverty, world events, a dishonest occupation and a mental hospital she is a survivor. Always keeps you wondering if the story is fact or fiction. Either way, it's definitely a good read.