Amy Tan's The Valley of Amazement is a sweeping, evocative epic of two women's intertwined fates and their search for identity, that moves from the lavish parlors of Shanghai courtesans to the fog-shrouded mountains of a remote Chinese village.

Spanning more than forty years and two continents, The Valley of Amazement resurrects pivotal episodes in history: from the collapse of China's last imperial dynasty, to the rise of the Republic, the explosive growth of lucrative foreign trade and anti-foreign sentiment, to the inner workings of courtesan houses and the lives...

Giving birth and being a new mother is the most exhausting experience for most women.

Following the trauma and pain of delivery, the immediate new responsibility of taking care of the baby leaves little time for the mother to rest and recover.

A new mother's body is like a sponge at this time and absorbs whatever nutrients it can get. There could be many complications after giving birth if the new mother does not take care of...