Falling Leaves
3 journalers for this copy...
A moving true story, as the front cover says, 'of an unwanted Chinese Daughter'.
From the back:
Adeline Yen Mah's childhood in China during the civil wae was a time of fear isolation and humiliation. The cause of this was not political upheaval but systematic emotional and physical abuse by her step-mother and siblings, and rejection of her father. Falling Leaves tells the story of a 'Fifth Younger Daughter' and her determination to survive the pain of a lonely childhood.
From the back:
Adeline Yen Mah's childhood in China during the civil wae was a time of fear isolation and humiliation. The cause of this was not political upheaval but systematic emotional and physical abuse by her step-mother and siblings, and rejection of her father. Falling Leaves tells the story of a 'Fifth Younger Daughter' and her determination to survive the pain of a lonely childhood.
A moving story of Adeline Yen Mah's life. This book really captivated me in the way Yah Mah told her story, without bitterness, but from a viewpoint of acceptance. There is so much background information given, such as details of the civil war, and the odd account from a family member. If this had happened in the 'Western' world, I'm in no doubt whatsoever that her parents would have been labeled a child abusers. A book which will always stay in my mind.
This is now a bookring through UKBC Yahoo Group, and will be starting its journey at the Birmingham meetup in July 04. Here's the reading list so far:
ladychass
ziggythecat
paperclip
and anyone else who joins - then it's back to me!
This is now a bookring through UKBC Yahoo Group, and will be starting its journey at the Birmingham meetup in July 04. Here's the reading list so far:
ladychass
ziggythecat
paperclip
and anyone else who joins - then it's back to me!
Journal Entry 3 by LadyChass from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, July 17, 2004
must read first must read first must read first...starting tonight:)bcuk unconvention
very good, very moving story....amazing what goes on in a family though????? sending to ziggythecat this afternoon on my lunch break,thanks for letting me be a part of this jackshome:)
Journal Entry 5 by ziggythecat from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Arrived this morning, thanks Ladychass (& thanks for the extras! - had to hide them from the kids ;o))
Journal Entry 6 by ziggythecat from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 3, 2004
A really interesting account of the life a person from a different culture. Also interesting to see how she found life in England & the US. I think the description by one of the 'official' reviewers that writing the book was an act of catharsis more than anything else.
It is rather limited though, to the politics & relationships in her family and short background pieces about the changes/wars/politics in China. Not in the same league as Wild Swans for example.
Thanks Jackshome. Sent on to Paperclip.
It is rather limited though, to the politics & relationships in her family and short background pieces about the changes/wars/politics in China. Not in the same league as Wild Swans for example.
Thanks Jackshome. Sent on to Paperclip.