Bound Feet & Western Dress

"Bound Feet and Western Dress" is a compelling dual memoir that intertwines the journey of Chang Yu-i, a Chinese woman born into a prestigious family at the turn of the century, with that of her great-niece, a Chinese-American woman navigating her own identity in a contemporary landscape. Yu-i's life is marked by defiance against cultural traditions, including rejecting foot-binding and achieving remarkable success as Vice President of China's first women's bank. Through alternating narratives, the memoir provides a richly detailed exploration of generational challenges faced by women striving for independence amid societal expectations.