Anchee Min
Chinese-American novelist and memoirist known for Red Azalea and historical fiction about China; discusses her experiences growing up under Mao and themes of faith, memory, and the human spirit.
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Jun 17, 2004 • 53min
Anchee Min — Surviving the Religion of Mao
Anchee Min, Chinese-American novelist and memoirist who survived Mao-era China, recounts indoctrination, forced labor camps, and forbidden love. She speaks about how writing became atonement and how coming to America reshaped her identity. The conversation touches on Confucian ethics, the religious power of Mao, vanished souls, and the quiet faith modeled by her mother.
