The Good Women of China : Hidden Voices (Paperback)

from kikilon

A very strong and moving book of real-life women of different ages in modern day China, and the stories that made them who they are. Upsetting, moving and gripping. I loved this book, even though it made me sad.

from bradleybleck

Contemporary China as seen through the eyes of some of its women as seen yet again through the eyes and ears of a radio talk show host who looks at the lives of women.

from lesleymc

It took me a while to buy this book. I thought I would feel voyeuristic. But I kept seeing it on the bookshelf and eventually I purchased it and I am so glad I did. This book tells the stories of a collection of women from all walks of life in China. By the time I finished this book I felt their ...

from Wassilissa

Wir haben täglich Produkte aus China in den Händen, doch wissen wir wenig über das Leben in diesem Land. Dieses Buch schildert die Schicksale von Frauen und anhand dieser Schicksale werden die politischen Ereignisse in China, etwa die Kulturrevolution, plastisch nachvollziehbar. Xinran verwebt ih...

from rgarton

True, short stories outlining the different experiences of Chinese women during and after the cultural revolution. Some stories are horrific and emotional - they will make you laugh and cry. A gem of a novel.