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Red China blues
Book • 1996
'Red China Blues' is a memoir by Jan Wong recounting her experiences as a foreign student in China during the Cultural Revolution.
The book provides a personal perspective on the political and social upheaval of the time.
Wong's experiences range from participating in propaganda efforts to witnessing the harsh realities of life under Mao Zedong.
She details her initial enthusiasm for the communist ideology and her eventual disillusionment with the regime.
The book offers insights into the complexities of Chinese society and the challenges faced by individuals navigating a rapidly changing political landscape.
It explores themes of identity, cultural exchange, and the impact of political ideology on personal lives.
The book provides a personal perspective on the political and social upheaval of the time.
Wong's experiences range from participating in propaganda efforts to witnessing the harsh realities of life under Mao Zedong.
She details her initial enthusiasm for the communist ideology and her eventual disillusionment with the regime.
The book offers insights into the complexities of Chinese society and the challenges faced by individuals navigating a rapidly changing political landscape.
It explores themes of identity, cultural exchange, and the impact of political ideology on personal lives.
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