Jung Chang

Jung Chang is a Chinese-born British writer best known for her family autobiography 'Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China'. The book tells the story of three generations of women in her family, spanning imperial and communist China. She has also written a biography of Mao Zedong, 'Mao: The Unknown Story', and other works focusing on Chinese history. Her writing is acclaimed for its personal perspective on the political and social changes in China during the 20th century.

Books

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  1. 1. Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China

    This book is a biographical account of three generations of women in China, spanning the years 1909 to 1991. The narrative follows the lives of the author's grandmother, a warlord's concubine; her mother, a high-ranking official in the Communist Party; and the author herself, who grew up during the Cultural Revolution before moving to the West. The book presents a vivid portrayal of the political and social changes in China during the 20th century, as seen through the eyes of these three women.