Red Scarf Girl by Ji-li Jiang
"Red Scarf Girl" is a memoir of the author's childhood during the Cultural Revolution in China. The story follows a 12-year-old girl from a previously respected family who is labeled a class enemy and forced to turn against her own parents. The book provides a deeply personal account of the extreme political and social upheaval during this period in China's history, highlighting the fear, confusion, and courage of a young girl struggling to reconcile her loyalty to her family and her loyalty to her country.
The 4597th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 60th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)