Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah
"Falling Leaves" is a heartbreaking autobiography that recounts the life of a young girl who grows up in a wealthy but abusive family in 20th century China. Despite being the daughter of a prosperous businessman, she is treated as an outcast and blamed for her mother's death, who died shortly after her birth. The story portrays her struggle for acceptance and love within her family, her journey through the cultural revolution in China, and her eventual success as a physician in the U.S. It's a poignant exploration of the themes of familial bonds, resilience, and the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity.
The 4609th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 278
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 76th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)