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Daughter of Blue City
By Apple An
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Description
In the unyielding chaos of China's Cultural Revolution, young Lianlian's life is a constant battle against family violence, public shame, and brutal poverty. Raised by a resilient mother and anchored by her little sister, she learns to endure, but with a family fractured by divorce, a future seems impossible.
When the political climate finally shifts and the nation scrambles for direction, Lianlian discovers her most powerful weapon is her mind. With few options left, she fixates on a single hope: a chance at a university education. Fueled by sheer will and the quiet support of her mother, she fights for her spot at a top university, seeing it as the one true path to build a life of her own.
If you like books about Chinese culture by Amy Tan and Lisa See, and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, you will like this book!
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
290
Release Date:
2025-08-28
Publication Date:
2025-08-30
Publisher:
Voices Heard Publishing, LLC
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1958900192
ISBN13:
9781958900192
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
368 g
Height:
133 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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