The 37 stories which comprise this collection challenge the long-held stereotypes and provide a rare look at the everyday lives of common people in villages across Fujian province. Despite the efforts and influence of the male-dominant Confucian culture, the stories reflect women's voices and women's lives touched by power and independence. Most of the women depicted here are strong, fearless, determined, intelligent, sometimes educated, and resourceful. They are talented and skilled. Some lead and organize.
Combining elements of the supernatural with that of reality, these authentic and beautifully written tales serve as examples of how folk culture not only co-existed with the dominant Confucian culture, but also engaged in passive resistance against the dominant values.
