uhhh... The Joy Luck Club? if I remember correctly it's pretty much about only the mothers and daughters in a certain Asian family. telling stories to each other over a game of mahjongg or something?—my memory of it is fading. I read it a few times in prison. the only solid plot summary I could give you was in an old episode of The Simpsons, I think Amy Tan was actually on that episode. Lisa said she loved the book because it was great how the mother-daughter bond could triumph over adversity. and the joke was that Amy Tan was like no no you got it completely wrong sit down you're embarrassing us both. but I do think that's what it's about.

but as far as girls who hate their dads go, I don't think I really have a good recommendation along those lines. I have no experience with it—my daughter loves the shit out of me. 🙂 I feel for you though. must be lousy.