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The Dragon's Pearl : Growing up among China's Elite

by James Peck, Sirin Phathanothai
RM48.38 MYR
The Dragon's Pearl : Growing up among China's Elite - Thryft
The Dragon's Pearl : Growing up among China's Elite - Thryft

Memoir of a Thai girl in Communist China.

This book is highly recommended for those who are interested in learning about Communist China and the perspective of a foreigner who had the opportunity to be raised among its leadership. Sirin Phathanothai's account of daily life in China and her close relationship with Premier Zhou Enlai and his family provides unique insight into the inner workings of Mao's regime. The book also offers a glimpse into the Cultural Revolution and its effects on ordinary citizens.

The Dragon's Pearl : Growing up among China's Elite

by James Peck, Sirin Phathanothai
RM48.38 MYR
ISBN: 9780671795467
Authors: James Peck, Sirin Phathanothai
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 1994-07-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: Memoir, Biography, Asia
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 76 readers)

Description

A woman raised as the ward of Premier Zhou Enlai, after being sent to China as a goodwill offering from Thailand, describes her Chinese education, relationships with the legendary founders of Communist China, and the perils of the Cultural Revolution.
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