Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter
by Adeline Yen Mah
Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 21.4K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 205 pages.
About Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter
A riveting memoir of a girl's painful coming-of-age in a wealthy Chinese family during the 1940s.A Chinese proverb says, "Falling leaves return to their roots." In Chinese Cinderella, Adeline Yen Mah returns to her roots to tell the story of her painful childhood and her ultimate triumph and courage in the face of despair. Adeline's affluent, powerful family considers her bad luck after her mother dies giving birth to her. Life does not get any easier when her father remarries. She and her siblings are subjected to the disdain of her stepmother, while her stepbrother and stepsister are spoiled. Although Adeline wins prizes at school, they are not enough to compensate for what she really yearns for -- the love and understanding of her family.Following the success of the critically acclaimed adult bestseller Falling Leaves, this memoir is a moving telling of the classic Cinderella story, with Adeline Yen Mah providing her own courageous voice.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Adeline Yen Mah |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 205 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,410 |
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What genre is Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter?
Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter worth reading?
Based on 21.4K reader ratings, Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter?
Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter has 205 pages.
Who wrote Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter?
Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter was written by Adeline Yen Mah. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter?
The ISBN-13 for Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter is 9780440228650.0.
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