Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter
by Adeline Yen Mah
Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 19.6K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 278 pages.
About Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter
Born in 1937 in a port city a thousand miles north of Shanghai, Adeline Yen Mah was the youngest child of an affluent Chinese family who enjoyed rare privileges during a time of political and cultural upheaval. But wealth and position could not shield Adeline from a childhood of appalling emotional abuse at the hands of a cruel and manipulative Eurasian stepmother. Determined to survive through her enduring faith in family unity, Adeline struggled for independence as she moved from Hong Kong to England and eventually to the United States to become a physician and writer.A compelling, painful, and ultimately triumphant story of a girl's journey into adulthood, Adeline's story is a testament to the most basic of human needs: acceptance, love, and understanding. With a powerful voice that speaks of the harsh realities of growing up female in a family and society that kept girls in emotional chains, Falling Leaves is a work of heartfelt intimacy and a rare authentic portrait of twentieth-century China.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Adeline Yen Mah |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 278 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,598 |
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What genre is Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter?
Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 19.6K reader ratings, Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter?
Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter has 278 pages.
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Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter was written by Adeline Yen Mah. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter?
The ISBN-13 for Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter is 9780767903580.0.
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