A Thousand Pieces of Gold
A Memoir of China's Past Through its Proverbs
This text examines China's history through proverbs.
Esta autora centra su escritura en complejas dinámicas familiares y la identidad cultural, a menudo basándose en sus propias experiencias de vida. Su estilo es perspicaz e introspectivo, revelando profundos retratos psicológicos de sus personajes. A través de su prosa, explora temas de desarraigo, resiliencia y la búsqueda de pertenencia. Sus obras resuenan con los lectores por su honestidad y profundidad emocional.





A Memoir of China's Past Through its Proverbs
This text examines China's history through proverbs.
Author of bestselling 'Falling Leaves' weaves together for the same audience her own personal experiences with the best of Chinese philosophy.
When Adeline Yen Mah's mother died giving birth to her, the family considered Adeline bad luck and she was made to feel unwanted all her life. Chinese Cinderella is the true story of her struggle for acceptance and her triumph against almost overwhelming odds.
Set against a background of political turmoil, this is the story of Adeline Yen Mah's struggle to overcome a painful childhood and go on to make a successful career