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What does one owe their country? A family's 'reckoning on China'

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This chapter tells the story of a father's life in Mao's communist China, highlighting his initial passion for the Communist Party followed by a profound sense of disillusionment that leads to his escape to America. It reflects on themes of national pride, political loyalty, and the emotional journey of a family navigating geopolitical challenges, framed by a heartfelt letter during the Lunar New Year.

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