Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah

Chinese Cinderella 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 BOK OF THE YEAR

AN ALA-YALSA BEST BOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS

One of the most inspiring books I have ever read. -The Guardian

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ISBN 13	9780385740074
ISBN 10	0385740077
Title	Chinese Cinderella
Author	Adeline Yen Mah
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Year published	2010-09-14
Number of pages	240
Prizes	Winner of ALA Best Books for Young Adults 2000
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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