The heart of the book is a manuscript written by LuLing before her memory faded. It recounts her childhood in "Immortal Heart," a village near Beijing, and her relationship with her mute, scarred nursemaid, Precious Auntie (the titular bonesetter's daughter).
Ruth has the manuscript translated, leading to a profound understanding of her mother’s trauma and sacrifices, which eventually heals their relationship. Key Themes La Hija Del Curandero by Amy Tan - Goodreads La Hija Del Curandero Amy Tan epub
The novel employs a nonlinear, three-part structure that bridges late 20th-century San Francisco with early 20th-century China: The heart of the book is a manuscript