Falling Leaves - the True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter
Description
In this intimate memoir, a young girl recounts her life as an “unwanted” daughter in a world shaped by tradition, favoritism, and the quiet violence of neglect. Through vivid scenes and unsparing honesty, she traces how family expectations and cultural pressures shape her education, her relationships, and her sense of belonging. As she grows, her story becomes a testament to resilience—showing how love, dignity, and self-determination can survive even when they are denied. Written with Adeline Yen Mah’s distinctive clarity and emotional immediacy, this powerful narrative explores identity, family power dynamics, and the enduring struggle to be seen as fully human.
Available Editions
paperback
Longman
Published Jun 27, 2001
80 pages
ISBN: 9780582438408
paperback
Turtleback Books
Published Jan 1, 1999
ISBN: 9780613169295
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Details
First Published
1997
Language
eng
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