This is a unique story of triumph over adversity, told against the background of the Nationalist/Communist struggle for control of China. Adeline Yen Mah’s family considered her to be bad luck because her mother died shortly after giving birth to her. They discriminated against her and singled her out for cruel treatment, eventually abandoning her in a convent school. Yen Mah tells her story with extraordinary honesty and without bitterness, making this an absorbing read for young people. Eventually she proved her worth at school earning the respect of her teachers and friends. ~ Andrea Reece
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Born into the world with her story already written and woven with bad luck, Adeline turns her attention to school, where she discovers that she is a talented writer, much to Father's disapproval.
'Writer! You are going to starve!'
But with a pen in her hand, she can't help but wonder what it would be like to be a writer - no, an author! It won't be easy, but Adeline must have the courage to rewrite her story...
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Adeline Yen Mah was born in Tianjin, China. Her mother died two weeks after her birth and Adeline was considered to be a source of bad luck by her family. Her father remarried a beautiful Eurasian woman one year later. She was half French and half Chinese and divided the Yen family into two different classes. Adeline's father, stepmother and their two children were the upper class, whereas Adeline and the four other step-children by the first wife were considered second class. ~ from Adeline Yen Mah's publisher
I’ve never encountered a book as emotional as this one. 'Chinese Cinderella' moved me to tears and is undoubtedly one of the best books I’ve read this year. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it. Be prepared, though—it’s incredibly heart breaking and distressing!
I have never come across a book that has touched me as deeply as Chinese Cinderella. This poignant and powerful story moved me to tears on multiple occasions. It stands out as one of the most emotionally charged and compelling books I have read this year. The narrative is so beautifully crafted that it draws you in from the very first page and keeps you captivated until the very end.
Chinese Cinderella is not just a book; it is an emotional journey that takes you through the highs and lows of the protagonist’s life. The author’s ability to convey such raw and heartfelt emotions is truly remarkable.... Read Full Review
