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Mimi Lok’s Last of Her Name is an eye-opening story collection about the intimate, interconnected lives of diasporic women and the histories they are born into. Set in a wide range of time periods and locales, including ’80s UK suburbia, WWII Hong Kong, and contemporary urban California, the book features an eclectic cast of outsiders: among them, an elderly housebreaker, wounded lovers, and kung-fu fighting teenage girls. Last of Her Name offers a meditation on female desire and resilience, family, and the nature of memory.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Empowering stories of diaspora women through history and resilience.
Who is this book for?
If you enjoy stories that illuminate the strength and complexity of women’s lives across different eras and places, this collection is a compelling choice. Lok’s vivid writing brings to life characters who are fiercely resilient, revealing intimate insights into their desires, struggles, and family histories. It’s a book that challenges and celebrates the enduring spirit of women whose stories might otherwise go unheard.
