The Private Life of Chairman Mao by Li Zhi-Sui
This book is a memoir written by a personal physician who served Chairman Mao for over two decades. It offers an unprecedented and intimate look into the life and character of the powerful Chinese leader. The book reveals Mao's personal habits, manipulative nature, political maneuvers, and his disregard for human life in the pursuit of his goals. It also uncovers the power struggles within the Chinese Communist Party, providing a unique perspective on China's political history.
The 5413th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 682
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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