{"title":"Amy Chua","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmy Chua\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a unique blend of sharp insight and compelling storytelling that spans both \u003cem\u003eParenting \u0026amp; Family\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e. 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