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When Sleeping Women Wake

A Novel

14 minEmma Pei Yin, Vera Chok

What's it about

Have you ever felt like you're playing a part, hiding your true self just to fit in? This book summary is your guide to breaking free from the roles society expects you to play and unleashing the powerful, authentic woman you were always meant to be. Drawing from the ancient Chinese myth of the Nuwa, you'll discover how to reclaim your story and power. Learn to shed the masks of "good daughter" or "perfect wife," confront generational expectations, and find the courage to live a life that is unapologetically your own.

Meet the author

Emma Pei Yin, Vera Chok, is an award-winning writer and performer whose work explores cultural identity, feminism, and power, and has been featured by the BBC and The Guardian. Born in Malaysia and based in London, her diverse background as an actor, writer, and activist informs her powerful storytelling. This unique intersection of experiences provides a rich, authentic foundation for the themes of awakening and resilience found within her debut novel.

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What's it about

Have you ever felt like you're playing a part, hiding your true self just to fit in? This book summary is your guide to breaking free from the roles society expects you to play and unleashing the powerful, authentic woman you were always meant to be. Drawing from the ancient Chinese myth of the Nuwa, you'll discover how to reclaim your story and power. Learn to shed the masks of "good daughter" or "perfect wife," confront generational expectations, and find the courage to live a life that is unapologetically your own.

Meet the author

Emma Pei Yin, Vera Chok, is an award-winning writer and performer whose work explores cultural identity, feminism, and power, and has been featured by the BBC and The Guardian. Born in Malaysia and based in London, her diverse background as an actor, writer, and activist informs her powerful storytelling. This unique intersection of experiences provides a rich, authentic foundation for the themes of awakening and resilience found within her debut novel.

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