should stick to picoult

I love reading autobiographies, and this is probably the only reason why I bought Adeline Yen Mah's Fallen Leaves - The Memoirs of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter. Obviously its a true story, about the author who was born into a rich and privileged family, but is considered to be bad luck due to the death of her mother during complications in giving birth to her.

Sure, its moving and heart-wrenching. Probably well worth the read, especially with the author's excellent explicit protrayal of society, cultural and religious values during the time of the Second World War. Plus, alot of excellent Chinese proverbs. But there was alot of self-pity and complaints, one too many. I have the feeling this book will turn me off autobiographies for awhile.

I guess if you're having a bout of self-pity, this book should put things in perspective from page one.

The fact is, without being sexist, the book is a "girly-book". Another fact is, somehow, I bought it.