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Out of Mao's Shadow: The Struggle for the Soul of a New China

by Philip P. Pan

From an award-winning journalist for The Washington Post and one of the leading China correspondents of his generation comes an eloquent and vivid chronicle of the world's most successful authoritarian state -- a nation undergoing a remarkable transformation.
Philip P. Pan's groundbreaking book takes us inside the dramatic battle for China's soul and into the lives of individuals struggling... (more)

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Jane W
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I personally believe that every American should read this book, which is well-written and packed with important information. It tells the real story behind the immense growth in China. Since China may be the most powerful country in the world, we should start learning about it.

Because of China's bustling economy, the world generally ignores its human-rights records.

The Olympics were a picture-perfect example of how things are done in China. China wanted to present a...

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Jounalists need a strong editor when writing a book.

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