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A good book always teaches us something new. This one has played that role perfectly, giving the insight of life in 19th century China.
Although I had heard about foot binding before, I´ve never imagined how it looked like and what it meant. I just thought the women´s feet were smaller, but a normal shape and that they could walk without any problem. How naive!
The story of Lilly and Snow Flower inspired me to look for more information about this barbaric practice. Made weaker and unable to walk ...more
Although I had heard about foot binding before, I´ve never imagined how it looked like and what it meant. I just thought the women´s feet were smaller, but a normal shape and that they could walk without any problem. How naive!
The story of Lilly and Snow Flower inspired me to look for more information about this barbaric practice. Made weaker and unable to walk ...more

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