Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China (Collins Modern Classics)

This true-life family biography tells in detail the horror of communism. A lot of the tactics Mao used on the Chinese people are being used by the communists in the United States right now. Read this book everybody & educate yourselves.

This is a very rare book which has convinced thousands of its readers here at goodreads to give it the highest rating possible solely on the strength of the story in it. Those who look for unique writing styles, or breathtaking passages, memorable quotes, wordplays, or interesting new words will not find anything here. The author, who was born and who grew up in China, learned the rudiments of the English language when she was already a young adult. So she wrote this in an English which is just enough to communicate. No fanciful prose here.

This is a whirlwind story, focusing around the tragedy of China throughout much of the last century through three generations of women. The greatest havoc is wrought by Mao Zedong and his wife, particularly through his Cultural Revolution in which young people are pitched against teachers, intellectuals and artists in a highly successful attempt to divide and rule. It's like Lord of the Flies meets real life. Read this book, especially if you don't know much about China - it's an education.

What a journey this book has been. Such an interesting read going through China's history through the eyes of one family.

This is the story of three generations of women in the author's family. It introduces the history of China from the age of warlords to the reform of the Communist Party. It is also a memoir of her family. The stories inside are wonderful, including painful experiences and a history of family struggles that have become brave for survival. It is definitely worth your collection and reading.