A Thousand Pieces of Gold
A Memoir of China's Past Through its Proverbs
This text examines China's history through proverbs.
Questa autrice concentra la sua scrittura su complesse dinamiche familiari e sull'identità culturale, attingendo spesso dalle proprie esperienze di vita. Il suo stile è acuto e introspettivo, rivelando profondi ritratti psicologici dei suoi personaggi. Attraverso la sua prosa, esplora temi di sradicamento, resilienza e la ricerca di appartenenza. Le sue opere risuonano con i lettori per la loro onestà e profondità emotiva.





A Memoir of China's Past Through its Proverbs
This text examines China's history through proverbs.
Author of bestselling 'Falling Leaves' weaves together for the same audience her own personal experiences with the best of Chinese philosophy.
When Adeline Yen Mah's mother died giving birth to her, the family considered Adeline bad luck and she was made to feel unwanted all her life. Chinese Cinderella is the true story of her struggle for acceptance and her triumph against almost overwhelming odds.
Set against a background of political turmoil, this is the story of Adeline Yen Mah's struggle to overcome a painful childhood and go on to make a successful career