Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang
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.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 11th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 63rd on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)