"A piercing and provocative debut about the myth of beauty and assimilation in modern day America, told through the lense of a tumultous mother-daugther relationship.
'Horror, crime, and coming-of-age . . . inventive and brilliant' - Chris Kraus
'A page-turner that feels equal parts cinematic romp and serrated analysis of the most important issues of our day' - Maggie Nelson
'Intense, engaging, original and hilarious' - Colm Tóibín
When Linli Feng returns home to LA after a three-year absence, she is shocked to find her mother, Fanny, unrecognizable. In her endless quest to achieve the 'right' kind of beauty, Fanny has spent the intervening years having bargain procedures in basement beauty parlours.
But even as Linli tries to wean Fanny off her addiction, Fanny has another secret in store. She has won a spot on America's Beauty Extreme, a reality television competition in which botched plastic surgery addicts compete for reconstructive surgery.
In Linli's attempt to rescue her mother from the sinister subculture that has claimed her face, she must at last confront the corrosive reality of the American dream at the heart of their relationship."
"This book is a thorough reference to the ancient therapeutic techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It offers practical insights into the use of herbs to restore balance and promote overall health. The book is titled 'Chinese Herbal Therapy: Healing from Within: Natural Remedies for Balance and Harmony.' The core principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are presented in this book, which draws on the wisdom that has been accumulated over thousands of years. These ideas include the notions of Qi (vital energy), Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements. It places an emphasis on the function that herbs play in assisting the body in its inherent capacity to heal itself, and it provides cures for a wide variety of health difficulties, including digestive issues, stress, immune system issues, and inflammation and inflammation.
This book offers in-depth information on the energy qualities of herbs, elaborating on how various plants can bring the internal systems of the body into harmony and aid in the correction of imbalances. It provides a variety of herbal treatments, including those that enhance emotional well-being and mental clarity, from those that promote vitality and detoxification to those that promote detoxification. In the book 'Chinese Herbal Therapy,' the author encourages readers to incorporate herbal medicine into their daily lives, so assisting them in regaining their health from the inside out. The book places an emphasis on therapies that are natural, safe, and effective. "
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