Bible Quote by Amy Tan
““As proof of her faith, my mother used to carry a small leatherette Bible when she went to the First Chinese Baptist Church every Sunday. But later, after my mother lost her faith in God, that leatherette Bible wound up wedged under a too-short table leg, a way for her to correct the imbalances of life. It’s been there for over twenty years. My mother pretends that Bible isn’t there. Whenever anyone asks her what it’s doing there, she says, a little too loudly, “Oh this? I forgot.” But I know she sees it. My mother is not the best housekeeper in the world, and after all these years that Bible is still clean white.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan, 1993
A hidden Bible serves as a subtle reminder of faith and unresolved tension in a household.
In simple terms: A secret Bible hints at lingering belief.
Key Takeaway
Notice hidden symbols of belief.
Themes
faith
family
secrets
memory
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
personal
narrative
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- personal reflection
- decluttering
- counseling
- null
Key Concepts
spirituality
psychology
material culture
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does she keep the Bible hidden?
- What does the Bible represent for her?
A Different Perspective
Denial may prevent confronting deeper issues.
