Katharine Heidlage
20 October 2015
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Review
This memoir offers insight into life before, during (mostly during), and after the Cultural Revolution. Overall, it is a story of the conflict between generations, between tradition and "progress," and between the authoritarian government and individuals. The details of the family's life present a compelling picture of life during these years and the narrative moves just briskly enough to keep the reader turning the pages. I enjoyed this book and recommend it to others.