Wild Swans: Three Daughters of ChinaThree remarkable women--grandmother, mother, and daughter--struggle to survive in a true-life saga that spans 20th-century China with all its violence: wars, invasions, revolution, and continuing upheaval. A thrilling adventure story, Wild Swans is an important work of history, and a breathtaking testimony to the human spirit. 16 pages of photographs. |
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AUTHORS NOTE | 9 |
ThreeInch Golden Lilies | 21 |
Even Plain Cold Water Is Sweet | 43 |
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