Questions About Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China

by Jung Chang

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Would this be safe for a high schooler to read?

TheAccidental Reader It is a must. It's a must.…moreIt is a must. It's a must.(less)

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I am not super familiar with the details of Chinese history in this time period. Would I get more out of this book if I were to learn more before reading it? Or does the book put all the personal events in a greater historic context?

Mary Luckett This book is about the history of communist China told through the lives of three women over (if I remember correctly) almost a century. The author do…moreThis book is about the history of communist China told through the lives of three women over (if I remember correctly) almost a century. The author does a great job of explaining Chinese culture for each generation. The book also does a good job of explaining Mao and Chinese communism.
Dive in. This book is the reason why we study the past; how did the events affect real people. (less)

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Hi all I am interested about the legacy left on the Chinese national psyche by the incredible torment of the 1920-1990 period. Any book title on this topic to share, please ? Thanks !

Kareninfolsom Pearl S. Buck's "The Three Daughters of Madame LIng" covers a lot of the same period, with a different perseptive.…morePearl S. Buck's "The Three Daughters of Madame LIng" covers a lot of the same period, with a different perseptive.(less)

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