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Emotional journey of an unloved Chinese daughter.
If you're drawn to memoirs that not only touch the heart but also offer a window into historical backdrops, "Falling Leaves" might resonate with you. Adeline Yen Mah weaves her personal sorrows and the complexities of her family life with the broader tapestry of political upheaval in China, which makes for a poignant and enlightening narrative. It's a story that could inspire strength and offers a deep understanding of a specific period in Chinese history through the eyes of a young girl struggling for love and acceptance.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780141047089
Authors:
Mah Adeline Yen
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Date of Publication: 2010-11-23
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Memoir,
Asia,
Biography,
Personal Development,
Historical,
Autobiography,
Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 28083 readers)
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The story of an unwanted Chinese daughter growing up during the Communist Revolution, blamed for her mother's death, ignored by her millionaire father, and unwanted by her Eurasian stepmother. A story of greed, hatred, and jealousy; a domestic drama is played against the extraordinary political events in China and Hong Kong. Written with the emotional force of a novel but with a vividness drawn from a personal and political background, Falling Leaves has been an enduring bestseller all over the world.
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Emotional journey of an unloved Chinese daughter.
If you're drawn to memoirs that not only touch the heart but also offer a window into historical backdrops, "Falling Leaves" might resonate with you. Adeline Yen Mah weaves her personal sorrows and the complexities of her family life with the broader tapestry of political upheaval in China, which makes for a poignant and enlightening narrative. It's a story that could inspire strength and offers a deep understanding of a specific period in Chinese history through the eyes of a young girl struggling for love and acceptance.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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