Book Group Guides

The Good Earth, by Pearl S. Buck

Biography of Pearl S. Buck: Information about the author from the official website of the Nobel Prize.
Pearl S. Buck Photo Collection: View photos of the author and her family.
New York Times review of All Under Heaven, a play based on the life of Pearl S. Buck that starred actress Valerie Harper in 1998.
Mike Wallace Interview with Pearl S. Buck: View a video of the author talking to Wallace about "American women, marriage, career versus family, and the difference between men and women."
Pearl S. Buck International Foundation: The official website of the charitable foundation created to nurture Pearl S. Buck's humanitarian efforts.
Oprah's Book Club Guide to The Good Earth: Here you wil find information about the author, discussion questions, and information about Chinese foot-binding and other subjects that help inform understanding of the book.
LitLovers Book Group Guide for The Good Earth: This site includes a brief overview of the author's life, excerpts from critical reviews, reader reviews, and discussion questions.
What's So Bad About The Good Earth?: This article by Charles W. Hayward in the journal Education About Asia examines criticism of the book and its movie adaptation for its portrayal of Chinese culture.