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Becoming Madame Mao

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Becoming Madame Mao - Thryft
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A forbidden journey into the life of Mao's wife.

This book is a captivating exploration of the extraordinary life of Madame Mao, a woman who defied societal expectations and became a powerful figure in China's history. Through Anchee Min's evocative storytelling, readers are taken on a journey filled with vivid descriptions of Madame Mao's struggles, ambitions, and inner conflicts. This book offers a unique perspective on China's political landscape and the role of women during that time. Prepare to be entranced by the forbidden world of Madame Mao.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Becoming Madame Mao

RM40.57 MYR Now RM21.96 MYR Save 46%
ISBN: 9780749004880
Related Collections: Politics, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: History, Memoir, Biography, Politics

Description

This is an evocation of the woman who married Chairman Mao and fought to succeed him. The unwanted daughter of a concubine, she refused to have her feet bound, ran away to join an opera troupe, became an actress in Shanghai, and eventually met Mao Zedong in the mountains of Yenan.
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Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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A forbidden journey into the life of Mao's wife.

This book is a captivating exploration of the extraordinary life of Madame Mao, a woman who defied societal expectations and became a powerful figure in China's history. Through Anchee Min's evocative storytelling, readers are taken on a journey filled with vivid descriptions of Madame Mao's struggles, ambitions, and inner conflicts. This book offers a unique perspective on China's political landscape and the role of women during that time. Prepare to be entranced by the forbidden world of Madame Mao.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.