The author grew up in Moso, an area of the Himalayas with a matriarchal society, where her intense conflicts with her mother lead her to take a drastic step: leaving home. This is the story of her highly unusual childhood, and the decision ...
A young Chinese woman describes growing up in Moso country in the Himalayas, among her people's unique matrilineal society and the conflicts with her strong-willed mother that led her to leave her mother's home to create a life of own.