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Feather in the Storm - by Emily Wu & Larry Engelmann (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Emily Wu's account of her childhood under Mao opens on her third birthday, as she meets her father for the first time in a concentration camp.
- About the Author: Emily Wu's stories have appeared in both Chinese and American publications.
- 352 Pages
- History, Asia
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About the Book
Told in the unadorned, heartrending voice of a child, this spellbinding account follows Wu's years growing up in China during Mao's Cultural Revolution. of photos.Book Synopsis
Emily Wu's account of her childhood under Mao opens on her third birthday, as she meets her father for the first time in a concentration camp. A well-known academic, her father had been designated an "ultra-rightist" and class enemy. As a result, Wu's family would be torn apart and subjected to unending humiliation and abuse. Wu recounts this hidden holocaust in which millions of children and their families died. Feather in the Storm is an unforgettable story of the courage of one child in a quicksand world of endless terror.Review Quotes
"Feather in the Storm represents a magnificent accomplishment. Here is the truly timely tale of a world in revolutionary chaos as suffered and seen by an innocent and powerless child. Emily Wu's memoir is a story for all times-heart-wrenching, chilling, inspiring and above all unforgettable." --Anchee Min, author of Red Azalea"With passion, candor, and restraint, Feather in the Storm tells a young girl's story of growing up in a violent, revolution-battered China. . . . This rich, unique, heartbreaking narrative is about human cruelty, foolishness and decency, and is ultimately a testimony to indomitable human tenacity and vitality." --Ha Jin, author of Waiting, winner of the National Book Award"Wu rises from the ashes of death and destruction to give voice to the lost and tortured innocent souls of her haunting childhood." --San Francisco Chronicle"A starkly vivid memoir. . . . Throughout this compelling work, her voice is quiet and steady, underscoring the violent capriciousness of Wu's childhood under Mao. By the end, we're more than readers; we've become her witnesses." --Newsweek
About the Author
Emily Wu's stories have appeared in both Chinese and American publications. She is one of the featured subjects in the film Up to the Mountain, Down to the Village. She lives with her two children in Cupertino, California. Larry Engelmann is the author of five previous books, including Daughter of China. His writing has appeared in many publications, including American Heritage, Smithsonian, and the magazines of both the Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. He lives in San Jose, California.Dimensions (Overall): 8.04 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .69 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Asia
Publisher: Anchor Books
Theme: China
Format: Paperback
Author: Emily Wu & Larry Engelmann
Language: English
Street Date: January 8, 2008
TCIN: 1007768472
UPC: 9780307276629
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-5159
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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