Life and death in Shanghai

Nien Cheng recounts her experiences during the Cultural Revolution in China, offering a vivid and personal account of the political turmoil and its impact on her life.

The memoir details her imprisonment, torture, and unwavering resistance to confessing to false charges of espionage.

It's a memoir of perseverance and strength in the face of adversity, reflecting the larger societal changes and challenges during that period.

Nien Cheng demonstrates the importance of freedom to tell the truth against political forces during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.