This book will take you on a journey through three generations of Chinese women, during turbulent times in China. The story will help you understand the Chinese culture as it is today, because history has definitely shaped the present. Some of the scenes are disturbing, and rightfully, historically so. One moment that stands out to me is when Chairman Mao creates a display field by having the farmers uproot plants from other fields and replant them in the display field. It lasts long enough for him to show it off to other world leaders, and then the plants die, leaving the farmers destitute and hungry. You won't be sorry you read this, if you have any interest at all in China.

I read this book a few years ago, and it still is strong in my memory. It is a true story of three generations of Chinese women, before and during communism and modern day. It gave me a very good idea of what life for all three women. Highly recommend it.

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Fascinating account, read like a novel

"Wild Swans is a riveting account of the impact of history on the lives of women"

Excellent, mesmering history of women's experience in China.

A riveting tale of the impact of history on the lives of three generations of Chinese women.

Story of 20th century China.

This is a wonderful multi-generational story of three women and their lives in modern China from the revolution to the present day.

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