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Wild swan
Book • 1984
Jung Chang's "Wild Swans" is a powerful memoir recounting three generations of women in China, from the early 20th century to the Cultural Revolution.
It offers a poignant and intimate perspective on the tumultuous changes that shaped modern China.
The narrative spans political upheaval, social transformation, and personal struggles, providing a rich tapestry of Chinese history.
Chang's vivid storytelling and unflinching honesty make this a compelling read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of China's past.
The book's impact lies in its ability to humanize history, revealing the profound impact of political events on individual lives.
It offers a poignant and intimate perspective on the tumultuous changes that shaped modern China.
The narrative spans political upheaval, social transformation, and personal struggles, providing a rich tapestry of Chinese history.
Chang's vivid storytelling and unflinching honesty make this a compelling read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of China's past.
The book's impact lies in its ability to humanize history, revealing the profound impact of political events on individual lives.
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as a moving book and a powerful indictment of a political regime.


Dwarkesh Patel

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, who found it insightful in understanding China's Cultural Revolution through three generations of women.

Maya Sharma

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as a book that may have replaced "Thunder Out of China" as a bestselling nonfiction work on China.


Eryk Michael Smith

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in reference to Young Chang's article in The Spectator, which describes President Xi as 'the next Mao'.

Camilla Tominey

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for those interested in understanding China's history and Xi Jinping's mindset.

Leland Miller

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Recommended by Matthew Grenade as one of his favorite historical books, chronicling the lives of three women in China in the 20th century.

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as a great book about three generations of Chinese women over 100 years.

Sean Aylmer

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