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The Good Women of China : Hidden Voices
The Good Women of China Hidden Voices
Author: Xinran Xue
When Deng Xiaoping’s efforts to “open up” China took root in the late 1980s, Xinran recognized an invaluable opportunity. As an employee for the state radio system, she had long wanted to help improve the lives of Chinese women. But when she was given clearance to host a radio call-in show, she barely anticipated the enthusiasm...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781400030804
ISBN-10: 1400030803
Publication Date: 11/11/2003
Pages: 256
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 27 ratings
Publisher: Anchor
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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Helpful Score: 2
This book was really well written and the stories are simply stated.

Each chapter is about a different woman, and Xinran's relationship to them (if applicable).

There's a few standout stories: one about a girl who kept a fly as a pet, and is heartbroken when she can't find it. It's a story told through letters between the girl and another friend of hers. The other one that stands out in my mind is the story of a woman who is a salvager, sorting through other people's garbage and selling what she finds. Xinran develops a friendship with her and eventually discovers some secrets about her life.

I don't want to give too much away about each story, so I'll leave it at that. This book was good enough for me to read several times before I decided to pass it to someone else.
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Helpful Score: 1
Xinran reveals a small glimpse into the lives of Chinese women across time. It's fascinating (and somewhat depressing) to read of these women's lives, and how they were affected by the political changes in China over the last 60+ years.

As the mother of a daughter born in China, I personally found these stories compelling. When my daughter is old enough, and if she is interested, I believe this book will help her understand--just a little--what her life might have been like if she'd been raised in her country of birth.
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knittymama avatar reviewed The Good Women of China : Hidden Voices on + 424 more book reviews
Very good book. So moving and heart wrenching. I had to put it down several times because it got so intense for me. But I still strongly recommend this book.
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An intense, moving book chronicling the life stories of varied Chinese women. Highly recommended.
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Good book. interesting the lives of the Chinese women
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Excellent book, I highly reccommend it.


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