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Falling Leaves

The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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Falling Leaves

The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

By: Adeline Yen Mah

The emotionally wrenching yet ultimately uplifting memoir of a Chinese woman struggling to win the love and acceptance of her family. Born in 1937 in a port city a thousand miles north of Shanghai, Adeline Yen Mah was the youngest child of an affluent Chinese family who enjoyed rare privileges during a time of political and cultural upheaval. But wealth and position could not shield Adeline from a childhood of appalling emotional abuse at the hands of a cruel and manipulative stepmother. Determined to survive through her enduring faith in family unity, Adeline struggled for independence as she moved from Hong Kong to England and eventually to the United States to become a physician and writer. A compelling, painful, and ultimately triumphant story of a girl's journey into adulthood, Adeline's story is a testament to the most basic of human needs: acceptance, love, and understanding. With a powerful voice that speaks of the harsh realities of growing up female in a family and society that kept girls in emotional chains, Falling Leaves is a work of heartfelt intimacy and a rare authentic portrait of twentieth-century China. "Riveting. A marvel of memory. Poignant proof of the human will to endure." —Amy Tan

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Crown

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0767903579

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9780767903578

Chinese Cinderella

The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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Chinese Cinderella

The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

By: Adeline Yen Mah

More than 800,000 copies in print! From the author of critically acclaimed and bestselling memoir Falling Leaves, this is a poignant and moving true account of her childhood, growing up as an unloved daughter in 1940s China. A Chinese proverb says, "Falling leaves return to their roots." In her own courageous voice, Adeline Yen Mah returns to her roots to tell the story of her painful childhood and her ultimate triumph in the face of despair. Adeline's affluent, powerful family considers her bad luck after her mother dies giving birth to her, and life does not get any easier when her father remarries. Adeline and her siblings are subjected to the disdain of her stepmother, while her stepbrother and stepsister are spoiled with gifts and attention. Although Adeline wins prizes at school, they are not enough to compensate for what she really yearns for -- the love and understanding of her family. Like the classic Cinderella story, this powerful memoir is a moving story of resilience and hope. Includes an Author's Note, a 6-page photo insert, a historical note, and the Chinese text of the original Chinese Cinderella. A PW BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR AN ALA-YALSA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS “One of the most inspiring books I have ever read.” –The Guardian

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Ember

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0385740077

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9780385740074

A Thousand Pieces of Gold

Growing Up Through China's Proverbs

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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A Thousand Pieces of Gold

Growing Up Through China's Proverbs

By: Adeline Yen Mah

In this poignant memoir the New York Times bestselling author of Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah, provides a fascinating window into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflections, rich historical insights, and proverbs handed down to her by her grandfather, Yen Mah shares the wealth of Chinese civilization with Western readers. Exploring the history behind the proverbs, she delves into the lives of the first and second emperors and the two rebel warriors who changed the course of Chinese life, adding stories from her own life to beautifully illustrate their relevance and influence today.

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Harper Collins

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0061911070

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9780061911071

A Thousand Pieces of Gold

Growing Up Through China's Proverbs

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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Growing Up Through China's Proverbs

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HarperOne

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0060006412

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9780060006419

Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots

Luo Ye Gui Gen : the True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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Luo Ye Gui Gen : the True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

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Set against the turbulent political times and the collision of East and West in 1930's China, this autobiography describes the complexities of Adeline Yen Mah's relationships with her stepmother and siblings, and the trauma of her parents' deaths.

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0753157144

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9780753157145

Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots

Luo Ye Gui Gen : the True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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Luo Ye Gui Gen : the True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

By: Adeline Yen Mah

The autobiography of a Chinese woman growing up, unwanted, in a wealthy Shanghai family, in the midst of political turmoil. Beaten by her siblings, harshly treated by her stepmother and finally sent away to school, this is a true story of neglect. Yet it is written with the suspense and emotional force of a novel, set against a backdrop of collision between the East and West and, in the eloquence of its telling and the dignity of its indomitable protagonist, is finally uplifting.

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1876584386

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Falling Leaves

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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Falling Leaves

By: Adeline Yen Mah

Adeline Yen Mah's childhood in China during the civil war was a time of fear, isolation and humiliation. This was not caused by the upheaval of war but by the cruelty she suffered at the hands of members of her own family. The moving true story of a young girl's determination to survive the pain of a lonely childhood.

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Longman

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0582438403

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9780582438408

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

By the Author of Chinese Cinderella

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

By the Author of Chinese Cinderella

By: Adeline Yen Mah

During her lonely childhood in Shanghai, Adeline Yen Mah wrote adventure stories to escape from her terrible step-mother and cruel siblings. The characters she created often became more real to her than her own family. In Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society, Adeline tells the story of Chinese Cinderella, a young girl who, after being thrown out of her home, has no choice but to go out and seek her own destiny. Soon she meets up with a group of children, all orphaned but each from a different background, who live with an old lady called Grandma Wu. Chinese Cinderella, or CC for short, decides her future after consulting an ancient book which helps to show her the way forward. And her choice takes her on a mission to save the lives of others. Based on a true-life incident during World War II. CC and the others bravely rescue a group of American pilots whose plane crashed after a bombing raid on Japan. Although her father is looking for her, CC knows that she can never go back to live with her cruel stepmother, and now there is no turning back.

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Penguin UK

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014192828X

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9780141928289

Chinese Cinderella

The Mystery of the Song Dynasty Painting

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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Chinese Cinderella

The Mystery of the Song Dynasty Painting

By: Adeline Yen Mah

From the internationally bestselling author of Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society, this is a gripping historical fantasy set in the Song Dynasty and inspired by one of China's most famous paintings.

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Allen & Unwin

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1741146364

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9781741146363

Chinese Cinderella

The Secret Story of an Unwanted Daughter

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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Chinese Cinderella

The Secret Story of an Unwanted Daughter

By: Adeline Yen Mah

In this autobiography, Adeline Yen Mah's family considers her bad luck because her mother died giving birth to her. They discriminate against her and make her feel unwanted yet she yearns and continuously strives for her parents' love. Her stepmother is vindictive and cruel and her father dismissive. Jung-ling grows up to be an academic child, with a natural ability for writing. Only her aunt and grandfather offer her any love and kindness. The story is of survival in the light of the mental and physical cruelty of her stepmother and the disloyalty of her siblings. Jung-ling blossoms in spite of everything and the story ends as her father agrees to let her study in England.

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NEW LONGMAN LITERATURE 11-14

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0582848881

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9780582848887

Falling Leaves

The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

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Chinese Cinderella

The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

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Laurel Leaf

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0307482804

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9780307482808

A Thousand Pieces of Gold: A Memoir of China’s Past Through its Proverbs

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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A Thousand Pieces of Gold: A Memoir of China’s Past Through its Proverbs

By: Adeline Yen Mah

The author of the international bestsellers Watching the Tree and Falling Leaves has always been fascinated by proverbs and their importance and use in China. Both her book titles are based on such proverbs.

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HarperCollins UK

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0007382103

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9780007382101

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

By the Author of Chinese Cinderella

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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By the Author of Chinese Cinderella

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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Penguin UK

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014192828X

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9780141928289

China: Land of Dragons and Emperors

The Fascinating Culture and History of China

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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China: Land of Dragons and Emperors

The Fascinating Culture and History of China

By: Adeline Yen Mah

A fascinating book about the history and culture of China. The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people have used every day for centuries—paper, gunpowder, cast iron, matches, and silk, to name just a few—were first made in China. Chinese society has progressed through major changes, but lucky numbers, festivals, beliefs about colors, the practic of footbinding, the building of the Great Wall, and the larger-than-life people of China are all integral parts of this ancient civilization and still have an impact on life today. Bestselling author Adeline Yen Mah explores an extraordinary view of the great story of China over the last two millennia in this nonfiction work, which also includes black-and-white photographs.

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Delacorte Press

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0375890998

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9780375890994

Along the River

A Chinese Cinderella Novel

By: Adeline Yen Mah

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Along the River

A Chinese Cinderella Novel

By: Adeline Yen Mah

Bestselling Chinese American author Adeline Yen Mah weaves her authentic accounts of life in China into an absorbing novel about a Chinese girl and her vision of a previous life. After a fall, CC is whisked away to a hospital. As she drifts in and out of consciousness, she is haunted by vivid dreams that seem strange—yet somehow familiar. Thus begins CC’s emotional journey back to a privileged life lived eight hundred years ago during the Song dynasty. CC is the daughter of a wealthy and influential man, but she finds herself drawn to a poor orphan boy with a startling ability to capture the beauty of the natural world. As the relationship between these two young people deepens, the transforming power of art and romantic love comes into conflict with the immovable rules of Chinese society. This stunning fantasy adventure novel, inspired by China’s most famous painting, Along the River at the Qing Ming Festival, tells the story of a friendship both tender and bold. CC’s remarkable journey reminds readers that though time moves on, art and love endure.

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Ember

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038573896X

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9780385738965

Book's by Adeline Yen Mah

Falling Leaves

Falling Leaves

Chinese Cinderella

Chinese Cinderella

A Thousand Pieces of Gold

A Thousand Pieces of Gold

A Thousand Pieces of Gold

A Thousand Pieces of Gold

Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots

Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots

Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots

Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots

Falling Leaves

Falling Leaves

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

Chinese Cinderella

Chinese Cinderella

Chinese Cinderella

Chinese Cinderella

Falling Leaves

Falling Leaves

Chinese Cinderella

Chinese Cinderella

A Thousand Pieces of Gold: A Memoir of China’s Past Through its Proverbs

A Thousand Pieces of Gold: A Memoir of China’s Past Through its Proverbs

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

China: Land of Dragons and Emperors

China: Land of Dragons and Emperors

Along the River

Along the River

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