
China in the 1930s through the 1940s is the setting for this memoir of Wei's girlhood, a life story of family rivalries, unrequited love, jealousy, greed, and courage
This memoir investigates the personal and social challenges of growing up in China during the turbulent period between 1930 and 1949. Katherine Wei, drawing on her own lived experience, provides a detailed account of her upbringing within a complex family structure. The narrative examines how individual identity is shaped by traditional family hierarchies, shifting political landscapes, and the struggle for personal autonomy during a time of national upheaval.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Readers frequently note the personal and intimate nature of the prose, which provides a grounded view of historical events through a domestic lens. Experts highlight this work as a valuable primary source for understanding the social fabric of Chinese family life during the mid-20th century.
Page Count:
243
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
Publisher:
Henry Holt & Co
ISBN-10:
0030056284
ISBN-13:
9780030056284
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