“Anyone no of any other books similar to wild swans because I'm doing about Mao's China in history and would like to read some more to help with my revision.”
“Yeah! Everyone who has read this book liked it. Personally I LOVED it! So what was your favorite part? Mine was just reading about Communist China. Even though I have many native Chinese friends I never fathomed what it was like. It just blows my mind that one man can have such a negative impact on such a huge country. How did the world just stand by?”
“This is an extraordinary account of three women in the author's family - her grandmother, her mother and herself. For those who have wanted to being to understand the socio-political history of China, especially during the 20th century, this is a terrific read - combines history with family biography, which is a wonderful way to learn historical events from those who experienced it. It's a 'heavy' book - both in weight and in content - but I did not find it heavy to read. Indeed, it was gripping, and beautifully written. Jung Chang is a gifted writer. ”
“I felt this was one of the best books I have read. An incredible, personal account of life in China through the culltural revolution.”
“Absolutely fantastic book. I have read it three times now and each time I got something different out of it. A must read. ”
“Absolutely beautifully written I couldn't put it down. It was heartbreaking, beautiful, joyful and inspiring. ”
“Want to have a better understanding of China? Read this book. Amazing.”
“I didn't read the book, but it seams very interesting, especially how the Chinese people lived in the communist era. I live in Romania, and although I was born after the revolution, my parents and teachers told me stories about how difficult it was living under the rule of Ceausescu, the communist dictator, but I heard that the Chinese communism was even harsher... ”
“An amazing book...stays with you for a while...a looong while... tells you exactly what it took china to be where it is now!”
“Not normally a reader of non-fiction - except memoirs - especially history. Jung Chang fed me history in the form of a memoir, memoir in the context of history. I've made it one of my top ten books because, I believe, I was so excited to be learning and not be bored or taxed. I loved every page of it. ”
